Tim Sweeney didn’t expect a five-year Fortnite ban

Fortune’s return to the iOS App Store after a five-year hiatus was met with both excitement and surprise. Despite initial setbacks due to legal battles over Apple’s payment rules, the game has surged back, becoming the top free game on the platform with over 10 million downloads since its relaunch in May. Epic is focusing on enhancing mobile experiences, including touch controls and creator tools, while players increasingly favor its integrated payment system offering a 20% return in Epic Rewards, though many still rely on Apple’s V-Bucks. With growing competition from both sides, adoption rates for Epic’s method are expected to rise as players associate their accounts with secure payments.