Fortnite Returns to Apple Devices via GeForce Backdoor

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Fortnite returns to Apple devices.

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A version of the game will be beta testing next week on Geforce Now.

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It is going to be playable through the Safari mobile browser using GeForce Now.

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It has not been on the Apple Store since August 2020 when Apple removed it.

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Epic promoted its internal payment system by offering V-Bucks at a discount. Only if they were purchased directly.

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A legal dispute touched off between Epic and Apple because of that.

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They asked Apple to restore its developer account but Apple said no.

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It may take as long as five years before Fortnite could return to the App Store.

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Mobile version of Fortnite Via GeForce Now will bypass not just Apple’s payment system but the App Store entirely.

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It’s going to be a touch-friendly version of the game developed by Nvidia and Epic.

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Game engines which support Windows touch events can easily enable mobile touch support on GeForce Now.

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It will be open to everyone, only a limited number of players will be admitted.

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