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People are focused on Fortnite’s renewed global return to iOS—highlighted by strong download figures—and Epic’s ongoing push against App Store fees. Separate coverage also points to a Saturday-only free-in-game giveaway and a Fortnite collaboration tied to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.

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Key Takeaway Fortnite is back on iOS worldwide (excluding Australia) and is seeing a major download spike, while Epic also escalates its fight over App Store fees.
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iOS return downloads App Store fees dispute free rewards on Saturday Fortnite crossovers
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Fortnite is back on iOS worldwide (excluding Australia) and is seeing a major download spike, while Epic also escalates its fight over App Store fees.

People are focused on Fortnite’s renewed global return to iOS—highlighted by strong download figures—and Epic’s ongoing push against App Store fees. Separate coverage also points to a Saturday-only free-in-game giveaway and a Fortnite collaboration tied to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.

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iOS downloads 3.4m downloads (eight-year high)
iOS availability Returns worldwide, excluding Australia

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  • Track whether Fortnite’s iOS rollout expands to Australia after the current “excluding Australia” note. GamesIndustry.biz

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  • Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees GamesIndustry.biz
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