Apple Rejects Fortnite's Return to iOS Devices

In a dramatic turn of events, Epic Games announced on Friday that Apple has denied their application to reintroduce Fortnite to the iOS platform, effectively keeping the popular battle royale game off iPhones and iPads globally.

Epic Games' Statement

"Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it," the official account of the game stated, highlighting the widespread impact of Apple's decision.

Background of the Conflict

This development follows Epic Games' recent attempt to bring Fortnite back to the US App Store, after a judicial ruling barred Apple from imposing fees on transactions conducted outside of iOS applications. The ongoing dispute underscores the tension between app developers and platform holders over control and revenue sharing.