'Fortnite' is offline on iOS around the world

Epic Games won a legal battle against Apple, arguing that Fortnite could remain on the App Store despite earlier restrictions. However, Apple has now blocked the game on both its U.S. and EU-based Epic Games Stores, citing EU regulations that allow third-party iOS stores for cross-platform games like Fortnite since August 2021. CEO Tim Sweeney suggested that Apple shouldn’t weaponize this decision to delay competition or control free speech, though Apple has not yet responded to the situation. This ongoing conflict highlights the rent-seeking behavior between companies fighting over who benefits while still allowing sales through Apple’s App Store for developers.