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2mo ago

Fortnite to Return to iOS in Brazil Following Epic Games' Legal Victory Over Apple

Apple is required to permit sideloading and third-party app stores in Brazil after a court ruling, paving the way for Fortnite's comeback via the Epic Games Store in July.

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Overview

  • Epic Games announced that Fortnite will be available on iOS devices in Brazil starting July 2025 through the Epic Games Store.
  • The decision follows a Brazilian court ruling mandating Apple to allow sideloading and alternative app marketplaces within 90 days.
  • Brazil's competition regulator, CADE, ruled that Apple's App Store policies violated antitrust laws, building on similar regulatory actions in the European Union.
  • Apple plans to appeal the ruling but has previously implemented similar changes in the EU without significant disruption to its business model.
  • This marks a significant step in Epic Games' broader efforts to expand Fortnite's availability on iOS devices globally through alternative app stores.