Fortnite is once again available on Android through the Google Play Store in the United States, marking a significant update after a multi-year absence due to legal disputes with platform owners. The game was removed in 2020 after Epic Games introduced a direct purchase option to bypass platform fees, leading to extensive litigation.
Settlement Details
This development follows a recent settlement between Epic Games and Google, reached in early November 2025, which awaits court approval. Epic stated that the game’s return was due to Google's compliance with a U.S. District Court injunction.
- Fortnite becomes available on Google Play Store in the US following a settlement in November 2025.
- Epic Games had removed the game from app stores in 2020 due to a fee dispute.
- Legal disputes arose over direct in-app purchase methods bypassing platform fees.
Apple Case Developments
On a related note, Apple lost part of its appeal in the case against Epic. A Ninth Circuit panel modified some decisions of Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, suggesting Apple may impose fees for outside-app-store purchases. However, the appeal outcome solidified the stance against the so-called 'Apple Tax', with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney asserting it marks the dawn of untaxed competition in iOS payments.
