Fortnite Returns to Apple App Store Globally as Epic Eyes Supreme Court Appeal

Epic Games has restored Fortnite to Apple's App Store worldwide, following a prolonged legal battle over app store fees. The move comes as Epic signals its intention to escalate the fight to the U.S. Supreme Court. Epic expects that a U.S. court order forcing Apple to disclose its cost structure will prompt regulators globally to reject Apple's commission fees. The dispute began in 2020 when Epic introduced a direct payment system in Fortnite to bypass Apple's 30% cut, leading to the game's removal from the App Store. A federal judge ruled in 2021 that Apple must allow alternative payment links, but the legal battle continues.