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Fortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removal
- Epic Games returned Fortnite to the U.S. App Store in May 2025 after nearly five years of absence from iPhone and iPad devices.
- The removal started in August 2020 after Epic added a payment option bypassing Apple's commission system, leading to a multi-year legal conflict.
- A 2021 court ruling required Apple to allow developers to link to external payment methods and barred commissions on off-app payments in the U.S.
- Epic submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store on May 9 using Apple's in-app purchase system alongside an external option, prompting Apple to reinstate the game.
- Fortnite's restoration in the U.S. Ends its App Store exile while EU players still access the game via alternative platforms due to regional restrictions.
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