Fortnite Finally Set to Make Its Return to iOS With a Few Conditions

Published 01/13/2022, 10:45 AM EST

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Good news, Fortnite fans! The long wait is ending now, as it was just announced that the highly popular battle royale is returning to iOS devices. Yes, you read that absolutely right. Fortnite is making a comeback on Apple’s iPhones and iPads.

In a piece of major news, it was revealed that Fortnite will return to iOS via Nvidia GeForce Now. However, currently, it will only remain in a closed beta. This means there will be some testing and then the game will arrive on iOS soon.

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Fortnite comes back to iOS, but…

As everyone knows, the battle between Apple and Epic Games, the developer of the game, led to its removal from the App Store. It was a big shock for all the fans across the globe who used to play it on mobile. But fortunately, the game’s coming back.

However, the announcement comes with certain conditions. In its official blog, Nvidia mentioned that the Epic Games title will return, but on iOS Safari, the browser on iPhones and iPads. With the closed beta, developers will have limited time to participate and run the game on their mobiles.

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Starting next week, Fortnite will be available to play through iOS Safari on Apple devices. The closed beta will remain open for registration to all GeForce NOW members. They can then test out the “server capacity, graphics delivery and new touch controls performance.”

Selected members will be admitted in the format of batches in the coming weeks.

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Right now, all the GeForce Now members can start signing up for the Fortnite closed beta testing on iOS. And other users who are not part of the GeForce Now service can also participate by signing up for the memberships.

However, it’s important to note is that a paid GeForce Now membership is not necessary to participate in the Fortnite closed beta program.

Fans can definitely take a breath of relief now after the coming about of this major news.

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What are your thoughts on Fortnite’s return to iOS? Will you start playing it again if it publicly launches on App Store in the future? Let us know in the comments.

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Mintu Tomar is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. After completing his bachelor's in Philosophy, he has followed his passion for covering news as a budding journalist. He lives and breathes video games and is a die-hard Call of Duty fan.
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