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People are focused on Fortnite’s recent iOS return, reportedly hitting 3.4M downloads and an eight-year high. Another headline also points to a Fortnite collaboration tied to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.

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Key Takeaway Fortnite is gaining renewed momentum via strong iOS download performance and a fresh tie-in connected to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.
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iOS resurgence download growth cross-game collaboration
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Fortnite is gaining renewed momentum via strong iOS download performance and a fresh tie-in connected to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.

People are focused on Fortnite’s recent iOS return, reportedly hitting 3.4M downloads and an eight-year high. Another headline also points to a Fortnite collaboration tied to Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0.

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iOS downloads 3.4M downloads reported
collab trigger Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 includes a Fortnite collaboration

What to Watch

  • Track iOS download reporting after Fortnite’s global return to see if the 3.4M figure holds or grows. GamesIndustry.biz
  • Watch for details and launch timing of the Fortnite collaboration announced with Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0. VG247

What Changed

  • Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 brings a new world, and a Fortnite collaboration VG247
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