Fortnite returns to the App Store outside Australia as the Apple vs. Epic lawsuit nears its end

Epic Games has brought Fortnite back to App Stores worldwide, except in Australia, amid its ongoing legal fight with Apple.

The U.S. dispute remains unresolved despite an outside-payments ruling, with conflicts continuing over fees and app-store display restrictions.

In Australia, Fortnite still cannot be distributed because contract and terms issues have not been settled.

The case highlights how Apple’s app payment rules and commissions continue to shape app distribution and regulation across regions.