Coverage dated May 15, 2025

When Fortnite app could return after Apple iOS 'block'

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The popular mobile game Fortnite is unavailable on Apple iOS for gamers in the U.S. and the EU.

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Variety
‘Fortnite’ on iOS Goes ‘Offline Worldwide Until Apple Unblocks’ App Store Release Submission (opens Variety)
Published May 15, 2025
Variety's feed description
Fortnite has gone offline worldwide on iOS devices after Apple blocked the video game's release submission.
Newsweek
When Fortnite app could return after Apple iOS 'block' (opens Newsweek)
Published May 15, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The popular mobile game Fortnite is unavailable on Apple iOS for gamers in the U.S. and the EU.
CNET
Fortnite Is Offline on iOS. Here's Why Apple Is Blocking Its Return (opens CNET)
Published May 15, 2025
CNET's feed description
Epic Games says Apple has rejected its submission of Fortnite to the App Store in the US and Europe.
Engadget
Apple claims it's not blocking Epic from offering Fortnite in the EU (opens Engadget)
Published May 15, 2025
Engadget's feed description
Apple says it's not preventing Epic from republishing Fortnite, it just doesn't want Epic to do it in the US.
BGR
Fortnite is blocked from Apple's US App Store... again (opens BGR)
Published May 15, 2025
BGR's feed description
Apple has rejected Epic Games' Fortnite App Store resubmission, and the game isn't available on iPhone in the EU either.
Engadget
'Fortnite' is offline on iOS around the world (opens Engadget)
Published May 15, 2025
Engadget's feed description
Apple has rejected Fortnite once again, taking it "offline worldwide on iOS until Apple unblocks it."
Investopedia
Epic Games' 'Fortnite' Offline on iOS as Firm Says Apple Blocked Game's Return (opens Investopedia)
Published May 15, 2025
Investopedia's feed description
Epic Games' popular video game "Fortnite" is unavailable on iOS devices around the globe after the company said Apple blocked its submission to return to the App Store in the U.S., and Epic Games Store internationally.
Forbes
Fortnite Now Off Every iPhone Worldwide As Apple Blocks It, Epic Claims (opens Forbes)
Published May 15, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Not only has Fortnite not returned to U.S. iPhones in the App Store, it’s now suspended from those European iPhones which had it.
Variety
Fortnite on iOS Goes ‘Offline Worldwide Until Apple Unblocks’ App Store Release Submission (opens Variety)
Published May 15, 2025
Variety's feed description
Fortnite has gone offline worldwide on iOS devices after Apple blocked the video game's release submission.
CBS News
Apple blocks Fortnite game on iPhones, video game company says (opens CBS News)
Published May 15, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Apple has blocked access to the game on iPhone devices in the United States and the European Union, according to Fortnite.
Bloomberg
Apple Denies Blocking ‘Fortnite’ From EU Stores in Epic Dispute (opens Bloomberg)
Published May 15, 2025
Bloomberg's feed description
Epic Games Inc. asked a court to force Apple Inc. to approve access to the hit game Fortnite in the US App Store, the latest tussle in a long-running feud over Apple’s control of game distribution revenue.
NBC New York
Fortnite is now offline on iOS worldwide as Apple blocks game, Epic Games says (opens NBC New York)
Published May 15, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
Fortnite is now unavailable on iOS globally, Epic Games said Friday, after Apple blocked a bid to reinstate the popular game on the App Store in the U.S.
Digital Journal
'Fortnite' unavailable on Apple devices worldwide (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 15, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday.
Los Angeles Times
Epic Games says Apple blocked 'Fortnite' in U.S. app store (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Epic Games said 'Fortnite' will be offline on Apple devices because the iPhone maker blocked its app update. The move comes just weeks after Epic Games cheered a judge's ruling that limited the commissions that Apple makes through apps.
New York Post
Apple blocked ‘Fortnite’ App Store return, Epic Games says (opens New York Post)
Published May 15, 2025
New York Post's feed description
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games said Friday that Apple has blocked its latest attempt to bring back the popular video game in the US version of its App Store.