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Is Fortnite still banned on iPhone?

As of May 2025, Fortnite is no longer banned on iPhone in the U.S. and is officially available on the Apple App Store following a major legal victory for Epic Games. After nearly five years, the game returned to the iOS App Store in the U.S. and has been available in the EU via the Epic Games Store. YouTube +3
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Can you still play Fortnite on an iPhone?

DISCLAIMER: Fortnite can be played on iPhone 11 and newer, iPhone 11 Pro and newer, iPhone 12 Mini and newer, iPhone SE 3 and newer, iPad Pro 10.5" and newer, iPad Air 4th Gen and newer, iPad 10th Gen and newer, iPad Mini 6th Gen and newer.
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Why is Fortnite unavailable on iPhone?

Back in 2020, Apple pulled Fortnite from its app store and Epic filed an antitrust lawsuit against the company in the U.S., alleging the technology trendsetter was illegally using its power to gouge game makers.
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Did Apple win the Fortnite lawsuit?

Apple mostly won the lawsuit, but was required in a 2021 court injunction to allow developers to include links in their apps directing users to alternative purchasing methods.
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Will Fortnite go back to Apple?

Fortnite is finally back in the U.S. iOS App Store after five long Fortnite-less years. Apple approved the return of Epic Games' popular battle royale on Tuesday, enabling U.S. iPhone users to join the battlefield for the first time since 2020.
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Who owns 40% of Fortnite?

Chinese tech giant Tencent owns approximately 40% of Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, a stake they acquired in a $330 million investment back in 2012, though Epic's founder Tim Sweeney remains the majority and controlling shareholder. While Tencent holds a significant minority stake, other investors like Sony, Disney, and Lightspeed Venture Partners also have smaller shares in Epic Games.
 
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What iPhones can run Fortnite?

Fortnite can be played on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max, iPhone SE (3rd gen 2022) iPad Pro 12.9in (2nd gen or later), ...
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Why won't Apple allow Fortnite?

Apple can't stop anyone from releasing Mac apps. No one needs Apples's permission to release apps/games on macOS. Fortnite is not on macOS because Epic chooses not to release a Mac version. They can't release a mac version due to anticheat.
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Why did Apple bring back Fortnite?

However, after the court in Epic's case against the iPhone maker ruled in favor of Epic last month, preventing Apple from taking kickback fees from purchases made outside of apps in the U.S., the game has finally returned to the iOS App Store. It's also available in the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the EU now.
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Can I play Fortnite on my iPhone 2025?

Play Fortnite Anywhere

Fortnite is available worldwide on Android, and in the United States and European Union on iOS and iPadOS. Want to play on iOS or iPadOS? In the United States, get Fortnite from the App Store.
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Can I install Fortnite on my phone?

You can install Fortnite on Android devices using the Epic Games Store app or Google Play in the United States.
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Why is Fortnite mobile banned?

In 2020, Epic Games intentionally violated Apple's and Google's rules for apps by putting its own in-game currency payments in Fortnite to skip the companies' fee of up to 30 percent on in-app purchases. Epic did so to instigate lawsuits against the two companies over their app store restrictions.
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How do I get Fortnite on my iPhone?

Epic Games Store on iOS/iPadOS
  1. Download Epic Games Store on iOS. Follow the steps in How do I install the Epic Games Store on iOS or iPadOS?
  2. Tap on the Epic Games Store on your home screen.
  3. Select Fortnite to install.
  4. Tap Get to download and install it on your iPhone.
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Why did Apple and Fortnite fall out?

The popular video game Fortnite has returned to the iPhone app store in the US, ending a prolonged exile that was triggered by a legal showdown over the fees that Apple had been collecting for years through a payment system that the tech giant has been forced to change.
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Will Apple unban Fortnite?

Fortnite back on US Apple app store after ban lifted. Popular video game Fortnite is now available on Apple's app store in the US after being taken off the platform nearly five years ago. The title was removed in August 2020 for violating Apple's policies by launching its own in-app payment system.
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Why can't I play Fortnite on my iPhone anymore?

Fortnite was booted from iPhones in 2020 after Epic Games updated its software to link out to the company's website to avoid Apple's commissions. Epic Games also sued Google, which operates the Play Store for Android phones.
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Do I need iOS 18 for Fortnite?

iOS / iPadOS

Players within the EU can install the Epic Games Store on iPhones that support iOS version 17.6 or higher, and iPads running iPadOS 18 or higher. Around 25MB of storage is required.
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Can the iPhone 17 handle Fortnite?

Fortnite is compatible with iPhones that have at least 4GB of RAM and are running iOS 17.6. 1 or higher. iPhone 11 or newer models of the iPhone are supported when they are using iOS 17.6. 1 or above, with the exception of iPhone SE Generation 2 [a.k.a. iPhone SE (2020)] which has 3GB of RAM.
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What does the 👑 mean in Fortnite?

The Crowing Achievement Emote shows how many Royale Royale victories you have in the current season, not how many Victory Royales. Royale Royale victories are wins that you get while wearing a crown. Please wait a moment...
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Did Disney pay Fortnite?

Disney buys stake in Fortnite-maker Epic Games with $1.5 billion investment.
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Who is the CEO of Epic?

Judith R. Faulkner (born August 11, 1943) is an American billionaire businesswoman who is the CEO and founder of Epic Systems, a healthcare software company located in Verona, Wisconsin. Faulkner founded Epic Systems in 1979, with the original name of Human Services Computing.
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