🚨 Fortnite is finally back on iOS! After nearly 5 years, Epic Games’ iconic battle royale returns due to a landmark court ruling. This timeline shows the key events leading up to this massive change. 👇📱

Quick recap: 🔹 Aug 2020: Apple removes Fortnite over payment disputes. 🔹 Sept 2021: Court allows external payment links, but Fortnite remains off iOS. 🔹 Apr 2025: Apple found in “willful violation” of previous court orders. 🔹 May 2025: Fortnite reinstated under new App Store rules.

The April 30, 2025 ruling is pivotal: ✅ Developers can now link external payments WITHOUT Apple’s commission. ✅ Apple can’t penalize or restrict these external transactions. ✅ Fortnite returns, complete with external purchasing options.

Apple is complying but appealing: Apple revised App Store guidelines following the court order. Fortnite’s new build passed review, featuring direct payment links and lower pricing outside Apple's system.

This ruling reshapes the entire app ecosystem: Developers gain more freedom and better revenue options. Consumers could see lower prices as developers bypass the "Apple Tax." Opens the door for more apps to return or debut on iOS.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney proposes a "Global Peace Deal": If Apple expands these payment freedoms worldwide, Epic will end litigation globally and reinstate all its games everywhere.