Fortnite is back on App Store for all iPhone and iPad users: How to install and devices supported
Last Updated: 2026-05-21 11:02:23
Fortnite, the popular battle royale game from Epic Games is finally available for all iPhone and iPad users across the globe on the App Store. The game made its comeback for users in the US last year and now more users in May 2026 can install on their devices and sign up for the game once again.
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Fortnite back on App Store for all iPhone and iPad users- Requires iPhone 11 or newer, latest iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Pro
- Players must install a 12.95 GB update after downloading
The dispute began in 2020 when Epic Games violated App Store guidelines by introducing its own payment system to bypass Apple’s 30 percent commission. In response, Apple removed Fortnite from its platform, triggering a landmark antitrust case that reshaped the conversation around digital marketplace regulations. The game’s return to iPhones comes almost a year after Epic brought a new Star Wars-themed season in early May 2025.
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As for the big Fortnite update, iPhone and iPad players can now download the game directly from the App Store. Once you download the game on the iPhone, you will need to install the bigger 12.95 GB update to play the popular battle royale game. You need an iPhone 11 or later to run Fortnite. And similarly, some of the latest iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro models to play the game.
Fortnite is also available for iPhone users in the United States and the European Union countries via the AltStore and Epic Games Store.
The news about Fortnite’s comeback on the App Store comes a few months after Google decided to reinstate the game back on the Play Store for billions of Android users. This means you don’t need to sideload the game from Epic Games website or any other app store on the devices.