Fortnite returns to iOS in Europe later this year
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In a post shared by Fortnite on X, the game announced on the social media platform that the mobile port of the popular free-to-play battle royale, along with the video game distribution service Epic Games Store, will return to iOS devices later this year in Europe, which will be released through the latter.
Remember Fortnite on iOS?
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) January 25, 2024
How bout we bring that back.
Later this year Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS through the @EpicGames Store.
(shoutout DMA - an important new law in the EU making this possible). @Apple, the world is watching. pic.twitter.com/VdHWTe8i1c
According to the post, a new law pertaining to the Digital Makers Act (DMA) in the EU made the reinstatement of the mobile port possible. Going deeper, tech giant Apple has updated its App Store policies today to comply with European Union regulations. Users in the region will be able to download apps from third-party app stores under the revised App Store policy.