Fortnite's comeback story on iOS just hit a major milestone. The battle royale giant now ranks as the second most downloaded game on US iPhones this year—a stunning achievement considering it only returned to Apple's ecosystem back in May.
What made this possible? A district court ruling that cracked open iOS payment restrictions, forcing Apple to allow alternative payment systems. This legal victory didn't just bring Fortnite back—it reshaped the entire mobile gaming landscape, proving that genuine competition can thrive when monopolistic barriers fall.
The team behind the game hints that more significant announcements are coming soon. Given how this legal battle has already transformed app store dynamics, the next chapter could be even more interesting for developers and users alike.
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OffchainWinner
· 2h ago
Apple still needs to be taught a lesson by the courts. This time, they've really caused a crack in their monopoly.
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RektButStillHere
· 12-11 18:49
NGL, Apple really got called out this time. The days of monopoly are over.
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BlockchainBard
· 12-11 18:48
Apple has finally been taken to court, this is true competition. The future of Web3 is not far away.
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TrustMeBro
· 12-11 18:48
Apple is being rubbed on the ground by the court, and it really has to be 🎮
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TaxEvader
· 12-11 18:47
Apple really got hit hard this time. Fortnite's return in May ranked second, and the court's decisive ruling directly opened the cracks in the monopoly.
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SadMoneyMeow
· 12-11 18:31
The wall of Apple has finally been pierced,爽
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ReverseFOMOguy
· 12-11 18:30
Apple was pressed to the ground and rubbed by the court, and this round was won. Fortnite returned only a few months ago and topped the charts, monopoly really can't be stopped.
Fortnite's comeback story on iOS just hit a major milestone. The battle royale giant now ranks as the second most downloaded game on US iPhones this year—a stunning achievement considering it only returned to Apple's ecosystem back in May.
What made this possible? A district court ruling that cracked open iOS payment restrictions, forcing Apple to allow alternative payment systems. This legal victory didn't just bring Fortnite back—it reshaped the entire mobile gaming landscape, proving that genuine competition can thrive when monopolistic barriers fall.
The team behind the game hints that more significant announcements are coming soon. Given how this legal battle has already transformed app store dynamics, the next chapter could be even more interesting for developers and users alike.