Fortnite is currently one of the biggest video games in the world, featuring a variety of game modes that span different genres, allowing you to play with your friends. In addition to hosting diverse games, Fortnite is available on a range of computer devices, platforms, and even mobile devices.
Whether you are a mobile gaming pro or have never dipped your toes into the world of mobile gaming, Fortnite is a great option for you to play. So, in this comprehensive guide, we will tell you about the different ways to start your adventures in playing on your mobile phone. Getting Fortnite on your mobile device may be harder than you think.
How to Play Fortnite on IOS
Playing Fortnite on iPhone was difficult due to legal issues between Apple and Epic Games, leading to the removal of the game from the iOS app store. However, it is available to players in the European Union (EU).
How to Download for EU Players
The game is not available in the App Store, so you will need to install the Epic Games store on your device using Safari on Fortnite.com/download. Make sure your iPhone meets the requirements: it must pass the region check Apple conducts for EU residents, run iOS 17.6 or higher, and use Safari browser.
To install, visit the download page mentioned above, click on the “Get it on iPhone” button, and follow the instructions. If there is a pop-up window saying your device is not set up for the Epic Games Store, go to settings in the browser, allow the store, and continue with the installation. Once the Epic Games Store is installed, you can download and play Fortnite.
How to Download for Non-EU Players
If you are not in the EU, fortunately, Epic Games has found a way for you to continue playing their game on your phone, as long as you have a reliable internet connection and are willing to take some additional steps. Specifically, if you want to play Fortnite on your iPhone, open Safari to use Xbox Cloud Gaming.
How to Start Playing Fortnite on iPhone or iPad
(EU Only) Download Fortnite on iPhone from EPIC GAMES STORE
- If you are in the EU, download the Epic Games Store on your iPhone by heading to fortnite.com/download. You will be able to install and play Fortnite on your iPhone from the Epic Games Store! Find detailed installation instructions in our blog post Fortnite Returns to iOS in the EU!.
- EU iPhone and iPad users can also play Fortnite via AltStore PAL.
If you are not in the EU, all iPhone users can play Fortnite through cloud gaming.
- XBOX Cloud Gaming
You can play Fortnite on iPhone/iPad through cloud gaming via XBOX Cloud Gaming.
You can play Fortnite on iPhone/iPad through cloud gaming via NVIDIA GeForce NOW.
You can play Fortnite on iPhone/iPad through cloud gaming via Amazon Luna.
I Do Not Live in the EU, How Can I Download Fortnite on my iPhone?
For non-EU residents, Apple banned our ability to develop Fortnite on Mac devices in 2020 without providing any explanation. However, you can play Fortnite on the Mac through cloud gaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce NOW, or Amazon Luna.
In conclusion, here is our another article titled Everything You Need to Know about Installing Epic Games Store on iPhone.