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To iOS users and fans ofFortnite, recent news about the platform’s upcoming presence in Europe is nothing short of disheartening. As it stands, Epic’s request to officially launch the store on iOS has been rejected by Apple.
The rejection is based on similarities between the App Store’s design on iOS and Epic Store’s implementation of its store on mobile. Regardless of this decision, Epic is set to launch the popular battle royale and Epic’s Store on iOS in the coming months.
Apple Doesn’t Appreciate Epic’s Design Philosophy
As fans await the return ofFortniteon iOS, the process has been getting trickier for Epic. In recent news, the iOS company has rejected notarization submissions twice, making it difficult for the company to implement the platform on iOS devices.
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The main reason for this is that Epic’s design decisions regarding the user interface may be oddly similar. For instance, the“install”and“get”buttons on Epic’s platform appear to be similar to the App Store.
3/3 Apple’s rejection is arbitrary, obstructive, and in violation of the DMA, and we’ve shared our concerns with the European Commission. Barring further roadblocks from Apple, we remain ready to launch in the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS in the EU in the next couple of…
Epic has justified its decision to design the UI a certain way, explaining how it will be simple for users to get access and download the content they want:
We’re just trying to build a store that mobile users can easily understand, and the disclosure of in-app purchases is a regulatory best practice followed by all stores nowadays.
Furthermore, Epic believes that this reasoning is“arbitrary”, and the company has initiated a discussion about the same with the European Commission. Only time will tell how this issue will eventually resolve.
it is now illegal in Europe. and Apple just rejected the established law.
Despite these hurdles, Epic claims that the game, along with the Epic’s storefront will launch on iOS devices in the coming months. In the meantime, players can enjoy the game through different methods.
Players Can Still Play Fortnite on Mobile
At the time of writing, there are severalwaysyou can experience the game on smaller screens. Nvidia GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Android, and Samsung’s Galaxy Store are all viable ways to experience the game.
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If you’re someone with a fast enough internet, playing the game via cloud gaming would be right up your alley. Otherwise, it’s best to download the game despite its huge size.
The game’s ever-evolving universenever fails to surprise its players, and Epic doesn’t refrain from introducing new mechanics and collabs to the game now and then.
Whether or not we’ll actually see the game on iOS devices in the EU in the near future, Epic has already made the title remarkably accessible across all platforms.
What are your thoughts on the roadblock Epic is facing? Do you think this reasoning is justified? Let us know in the comments below.
Tanay Sharma
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Tanay is a gaming writer who wears more hats than Red Dead Redemption 2 characters. He’s a musician, writer, voice-over artist and adores interactive media. He covers everything from game reviews to interviews with developers. His favorite games are the ones with memorable stories and characters. He’s also pursuing a master’s degree in Behavioral Sciences. No, he won’t read your mind.
