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Fortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removal
- Epic Games restored Fortnite to Apple's U.S. App Store after nearly five years following its removal in August 2020.
- Apple removed Fortnite after Epic introduced a direct payment method that bypassed its 30% commission, sparking a multi-year legal dispute.
- A court order from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers prevented Apple from blocking apps that include links to alternative payment systems, leading Epic to try submitting Fortnite to the App Store again.
- On May 9, Epic submitted Fortnite through its Sweden developer account using Apple’s in-app purchase system alongside external payment options, leading Apple to allow its release in the U.S.
- Fortnite’s return enables iPhone and iPad users in the U.S. to download and play again, while EU users must still rely on alternative stores, reflecting ongoing regional limitations.
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