Epic Games’ Fortnite Is Back In US Google Play Store, As Court Partially Reverses Restrictions It Won On iOS

Fortnite returns to Google Play in the U.S. after a landmark court ruling reshapes app store rules and developer payments.
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Epic Games’ Fortnite Is Back In US Google Play Store, As Court Partially Reverses Restrictions It Won On iOS
Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store in the U.S. Fortnite is officially back on the U.S. Google Play Store, marking a major milestone in Epic Games’ long-running legal fight against Big Tech app store policies. The return follows a federal court order that forces Google to comply with antitrust rulings tied to in-app payment restrictions. For players, it answers a simple question many have been asking: Can you download Fortnite on Android again without workarounds? The answer is yes—at least in the United States. For developers, however, the implications go far beyond one game’s comeback. This moment reshapes how power, payments, and competition work inside mobile app ecosystems. It also highlights how differently Apple and Google are emerging from similar lawsuits. Credit: CHRIS DELMAS/AFP / Getty Images Why Fortnite Was Removed From App Stores in the First Place Fortnite vanished from both Apple’s App Store and Google Play in 2020 after Epic Games deliberately bypassed their in-app pay…