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Fortnite, the globally popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games, has made a triumphant return to the iOS App Store in the United States after being removed nearly five years ago. The game's reinstatement follows a protracted legal battle between Epic Games and Apple over in-app payment policies. In August 2020, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after Epic Games introduced its own in-app payment system, circumventing Apple's 30% commission fee. This move led to a legal confrontation, with Epic accusing Apple of monopolistic practices. Despite the ruling, Apple implemented a new system imposing a 27% commission on external transactions, which Epic argued still violated the court's decision. The updated iOS version of Fortnite includes a 20% bonus promotion for users who make purchases through Epic's payment system, encouraging players to utilize alternative payment methods. While Fortnite's return marks a significant victory for Epic Games and could influence broader app store policies, some analysts question whether the game's popularity can rebound to previous levels. In 2024, Epic Games disbursed a remarkable $352 million to Fortnite creators, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. Read more in our articles including "Fortnite Returns to iOS in the US After Five-Year Absence" and "Fortnite Pays Out $352M to Creators in 2024, Reports Massive Growth in UEFN & Esports".