Coverage dated August 15, 2024
Fortnite is back for iPhone in the EU and globally on Android Headline from BGR
Four years after Fortnite was removed from the App Store, iPhone users can once again take advantage of this battle royale in the EU.
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Variety
‘Fortnite’ Returns to Apple Devices in Europe and Android Globally; Epic Games Still Fighting ‘Anticompetitive’ Block in U.S. ↗ (opens Variety) Published Aug 15, 2024
Variety's feed description Epic Games has relaunched "Fortnite" in Europe on Apple devices and globally on Android platforms after lengthy legal battles between the companies.
Gizmodo
Fortnite’s Back on the Menu, Boys: Epic Games Store Goes Online for iOS and Android ↗ (opens Gizmodo) Published Aug 15, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description Android and EU-based iPhone users can now download the alternative app store just a few days after Epic made AltStore PAL entirely free.
CNET
Fortnite Returns to iOS and Android With Epic Games Store Mobile Launch ↗ (opens CNET) Published Aug 15, 2024
CNET's feed description Epic's wildly popular game is once again available for download on Android devices worldwide, and on iOS devices in the EU.
BGR
Fortnite is back for iPhone in the EU and globally on Android ↗ (opens BGR) Published Aug 15, 2024
BGR's feed description Four years after Fortnite was removed from the App Store, iPhone users can once again take advantage of this battle royale in the EU.
The Hollywood Reporter
‘Fortnite’ Returns to the iPhone (at Least in Europe), as Game Launches Marvel-Themed Season ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Aug 15, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Fortnite returns to the iPhone in EU as it launches Marvel-themed season "Absolute Doom!"
Insider
Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone after a 4-year ban — but just in Europe. Apple will fight to keep it that way. ↗ (opens Insider) Published Aug 15, 2024
Insider's feed description Fortnite is back on the iPhone, but only in Europe. Apple has made clear it will fight every other challenge to its App Store rules.
Engadget
Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile ↗ (opens Engadget) Published Aug 15, 2024
Engadget's feed description Fortnite is finally back on iOS as a native app in the EU after the Epic Games Store arrived on iPhone and iPad. The app marketplace is also available on Android worldwide, while Fall Guys is on smartphones for the first time.
Polygon
Fortnite’s back on iPhone with launch of mobile Epic Games Store in EU ↗ (opens Polygon) Published Aug 15, 2024
Polygon's feed description A new Epic Games Store comes to Apple and Google’s app stores
Digital Journal
Epic launches own app store, Fortnite back for iPhones in Europe ↗ (opens Digital Journal) Published Aug 15, 2024
Digital Journal's feed description Fortnite-creator Epic Games launched its own app store Friday that allows users to bypass the stores run by Apple and Google after waging a years-long