Fortnite

Third-party Epic Games Store now available on iPad for EU users

"Fortnite" and other Epic-published games have returned to the iPad — though technically only for those in the European Union.

Amber Neely | 3 months ago

Epic Games Store, 'Fortnite' submitted for EU notarization one more time

Epic Games has submitted "Fortnite" and the Epic Games Store to Apple for final notarization, in one of the last steps Epic needs to take to launch its iOS storefront in Europe.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

Fortnite coming to iPhones in the EU via AltStore

Even with the Epic Games Store set to launch in the EU on iPhone, Epic has announced its games will be coming to other alternative app stores that "give developers a great deal," like AltStore PAL.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 months ago

Epic moves forward with iPhone 'Fortnite' return plans via EU alternative App Store

Good news for European Union "Fortnite" fans — Epic Games is planning to relaunch the game on its own iPhone app store.

Charles Martin | 5 months ago

Epic Games vs Apple set to restart in Australia with Google in tow

The paused courtroom fight between Apple and Epic Games in Australia is set to resume, but with a similar lawsuit against Google being incorporated into the same trial.

Malcolm Owen | 9 months ago

After years off Apple's App Store, 'Fortnite' will reappear in the EU

Epic Games has announced that it will bring the much-beloved battle royale game "Fortnite" back to the iPhone and iPad in 2024 — but only in Europe.

Amber Neely | 10 months ago

Epic's Tim Sweeney is mad about Apple's EU App Store concessions

The App Store policy changes that are coming in iOS 17.4 aren't enough for Epic's Tim Sweeney, with him firing back at Apple for implementing an "anticompetitive scheme rife with junk fees."

Mike Wuerthele | 10 months ago

Why Google lost its mobile app store fight with Epic, and Apple won

For three years, we've been hearing about Epic Games' fight with both Apple and Google over how App Stores operate, with the decisions going in wildly different directions in each case. Let's look at why.

Peter Cohen | 1 year ago

Epic takes its 'Fortnite' fight with Apple to the Supreme Court

After losing on nearly every count against Apple in lower courts and appeals venues, Epic is taking its last shot at prevailing on its antitrust case to the Supreme Court.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

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'Fortnite' refund applications open for $245 million Epic settlement

The US Federal Trade Commission has opened up applications for refunds for "Fortnite" players, as part of a $245 million settlement over alleged bogus in-game purchases.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Supreme Court backs Apple in App Store payment row — for now

The US Supreme Court has rejected a request from Epic Games to force Apple to change its App Store rules before its appeals process completes.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Epic asks U.S. Supreme Court to enforce lower court's App Store order

Epic Games is asking the United States Supreme Court to uphold a recent ruling made by a lower court, hoping the highest court will unpause an injunction against Apple and force the company's hand with App Store payment systems.

Evan Selleck | 1 year ago

Apple's App Store anti-steering rules put on hold as it appeals Supreme Court

Apple has been granted a motion to put on hold a decision forcing the company to change its "anti-steering" rules within the App Store, giving Apple a bit more time to move forward with an appeal.

Evan Selleck | 1 year ago

Epic must pay $245M after luring customers into 'Fortnite' purchases

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized its order to fine Epic Games $245 million over so-called "dark patterns" in "Fortnite," which led players into making unwanted purchases in the game.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Fortnite further crippled on iOS with January 30 update

In addition to a new age restriction, Fortnite on iOS and macOS will not let users spend V-Bucks in an upcoming server-side update.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

'Fortnite' will return to iPhone in 2023, says Epic CEO

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has suggested that 'Fortnite' will return to iOS and iPadOS in 2023. Here's how that could happen.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Epic Games pays $520M to settle child privacy violations

Epic Games will be paying a record-setting $520 million to settle a pair of FTC allegations concerning child privacy violations and tricking players of "Fortnite" into making purchases.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Department of Justice gets permission to argue Epic Games's side

The DOJ has been granted permission to present oral arguments in the Epic Games vs Apple appeal, and is expected to repeat prior claims that Apple's victory could harm antitrust enforcement.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Epic Games versus Apple appeals to be heard on October 21

The US Court of Appeals will now hear from Apple and Epic Games, both of which are appealing against aspects of the antitrust rulings from their previous App Store lawsuit.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple challenges injunction against self-preferencing services

Apple on Friday submitted a final filing in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, arguing that an injunction targeting anti-steering on the App Store should get tossed out.