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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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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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GamesIndustry.biz · 13d ago
Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees

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VG247 · 115d ago
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 brings a new world, and a Fortnite collaboration
GamesIndustry.biz · 4d ago
Fortnite's global iOS return reportedly reaches 3.4m downloads, marking an eight-year high
GameSpot · 4d ago
Fortnite Is Giving Out A Bunch Of Free Stuff, But Only On Saturday

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

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