Fortnite Returns to iOS, Hits More Than 3 Million Players on Saturday

Fortnite has officially kicked off Season 4 of Chapter 5 with an official note on its website. The new season is characterized by the Marvel theme, with the island invaded by iconic characters like Doctor Doom, Mysterio, and War Machine. New points of interest have also been introduced to the map, such as Castle Doom and Doomstadt, along with new weapons and exclusive skins available in the Battle Pass. Additionally, the season marks the start of Festival Season 5, with Colombian pop star Karol G headlining. Just On Saturday, Fortnite saw a peak of over 3 million concurrent playersa new extraordinary result for the Epic Games title that continues to grind out successes and extraordinary collaborations also in 2024.

But the big news, always announced through the official blog, It’s the return of Fortnite on iOS devices in the European Union. After a long wait and long legal battles, Gamers can finally download their favorite game thanks to the Epic Games Store, bypassing the App Store block. This new feature marks a turning point for Fortnite fans on iPhone, who can now enjoy the gaming experience by following a few simple steps.

Here are the steps to download Fortnite on iOS in the European Union:

1) Visit the Epic Games website: Use your iPhone to go to fortnite.com/download, using the Safari browser

2) Make sure your device has iOS 17.6 or later

3) Download the Epic Games Store: Click the download button to install the Epic Games Store on your device.

4) Go to the your iPhone settings and enable the option to allow the installation of marketplaces operated by Epic Games.

5) After completing the installation of the Epic Games Store, Select Fortnite from the app and follow the instructions to install it.

Fortnite returns to iOS with version 31.00, ensuring a smooth and high-performance gaming experience. Compatible devices to run Fortnite at 60 FPS include: iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone SE (2022)

Epic Games has announced that Fortnite will also be available on iOS in the UK and Japan by the second half of 2025..