The story of Fortnite and Apple is enough to make a series. One of the most popular games in the world It was removed in 2020 to avoid abusive App Store fees. It didn’t stop there and was the driving force behind the new EU Digital Markets Act.
From this, Apple was forced to open the App Store, and since iOS 17.4, EU users can now download apps outside of the Apple App Store. Epic Games wants to take advantage of this regulation which will also apply to the iPad, and bring Fortnite returns to Apple devices.
The new season of Fortnite, ready to enjoy it on iPhone?
For a few hours access to Fortnite has been closed. Thousands of players were impatiently awaiting the arrival of the third season corresponding to chapter five. Chapter according to which with high probability we can enjoy natively on our iPhones and iPads again.
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Chapter 5 |
date |
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season 1 |
From December 3, 2023 to March 8, 2024 |
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SEASON 2 |
From March 9, 2024 to May 23, 2024 |
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SEASON 3 |
From May 24, 2024 to August 16, 2024 |
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SEASON 4 |
From August 16, 2024 until probably October |
Although Fortnite is not available on the App Store, there is a way to play it on the Internet. It is cloud-based for remote gaming, e.g. with Xbox Cloud Games via Safari. It is a temporary solution that Epic Games has thought of so as not to leave Apple users without being able to play their favorite video game.
The downside to this option is that you need a very strong Internet connection, since you not only have to support the game, but also run it remotely. The ideal would therefore be play Fortnite natively on iPhone or iPad. And the best part is that it’s getting closer.
Can you imagine playing Fortnite natively from an iPad? Whether with the large 13″ screen of the iPad Air M2 or the rOLED screen resolution and colors of the iPad Pro M4. It makes my hair stand on end. It will be a true portable console.
When will Fortnite come natively to iPhone or iPad?
The big question is when Fortnite will again be available to download on the iPhone and iPad of users in the European Union. Unless Apple announces a change at the next WWDC, only owners of a European Apple ID They will be able to download Fortnite from the Epic Games alternative store.
In numerous posts on the official Epic Games profile on X, they state that Fortnite will return to iPhone and iPad before the end of 2024. The hardest part has already arrived. Some alternative app stores have already arrived on iPhone, it will be a few months before the Epic Games store finally arrives.
Given the usual professional schedule, it is very likely that Epic Games return to iPhone and iPad after the end of summer. Additionally, this will coincide with the final release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Given that Fortnite’s third season ends on August 16, there is every reason to believe that this will be the case. next season four which will definitely reach our iPhones and iPads.
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