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Epic Games' Fortnite Blocked by Apple, Rendering Game Unavailable on iOS Globally

Epic Games claims Apple has blocked Fortnite's submission to its U.S. and EU App Stores, making the game unavailable worldwide on iOS.

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Fortnite says its now offline on Apple’s iOS around the world

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Fortnite says its now offline on Apple's iOS around the world

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Fortnite Is Offline on iOS. Here's Why Apple Is Blocking Its Return

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Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is now unavailable on iOS globally after Apple blocked its submission for the U.S. and EU App Stores. This action prevents any updates to the game on iPhones, thus putting Fortnite offline for iOS users worldwide. The dispute stems from a long-standing legal feud between the two companies over App Store fees and payment options. Epic Games had recently been poised to return to the App Store following a favorable ruling, but Apple's latest blocking move has thwarted those plans.

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Epic Games claims Apple is blocking Fortnite from both U.S. and EU App Stores, impacting its availability globally.
Apple insists it is following court orders regarding alternative payment links and claims the issue lies with Epic's submission process.
The ongoing legal battle over app store fees and regulations continues to affect the distribution of popular apps like Fortnite.

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: Fortnite was removed from the App Store in 2020 after Epic Games implemented direct payment options that bypassed Apple's 30% commission.
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: Epic Games resubmitted Fortnite for App Store review because Apple had not reviewed the initial submission after five days, and the company needed to include the latest updates.
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: Fortnite is currently unavailable on iOS devices worldwide due to Apple's blockage of its submission to the App Store, which prevents any updates or access to the game.
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