Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in Australia

Fortnite returns to the Apple App Store in Australia on October 22. This follows a ruling by the Australia Federal Court, which found that Apple violated competition law and ordered the company to open up iOS.

Local reports indicate that alternative marketplaces will launch on Apple's mobile operating system in the region by March 2027. This shift lets creators avoid platform charges and direct users to alternative web marketplaces. The creator of the battle royale game stated that this outcome helps software creators globally and local consumers.

The tech giant stated it lacks market dominance in the country and globally. The firm rejects the judicial conclusions and plans to seek a temporary pause while challenging the verdict. The popular title was initially banned from the marketplace over four years ago because the studio introduced an alternative checkout feature.