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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite makes its long-awaited return to iOS App Store in the US
Image via Epic Games The wait is over. Fortnite has officially returned to the iOS App Store in the United States, and yes, it's real this time. After nearly four years of legal drama, Apple store bans, and frustrated fans, Fortnite is back on iPhones in the U.S. And it didn't sneak in quietly—Epic Games made the return loud, clear, and hype-worthy. What Went Down: The Apple vs. Epic Saga Back in 2020, Epic Games took a swing at Apple's App Store policies by sneaking in their own in-app payment system. Apple didn't take kindly to the move and promptly booted Fortnite from the App Store. What followed was a legal rollercoaster that lasted years. While courts ruled partially in Epic's favor, Apple still held the power to keep the game off its platform—and that's exactly what they did. Until now. Fortnite Mobile iOS Has OFFICIALLY RETURNED To The App Store! How To Download on iPhone & iPad The Return: Why Fortnite's Comeback Matters A recent legal nudge seems to have done the trick. After pressure from the courts, Apple has finally allowed Fortnite back into the U.S. App Store. For millions of mobile gamers, this isn't just an app update—it's a full-blown comeback. And timing couldn't be better. The current season is packed with Star Wars crossovers featuring Mace Windu, Emperor Palpatine, General Grievous, and even Jar Jar Binks. Mobile users can now jump right back into the Galactic Battle action. What's New for iOS Players? If you're reinstalling Fortnite on iOS today, here's what to expect: Full Battle Royale Mode : The same experience as on PC or console—no watered-down version here. Cross-Progression : Log in with your Epic Games account and pick up right where you left off. Current Season Access : You won't miss a beat in the Galactic Battle event. All rewards, missions, and cosmetics are up for grabs. Fortnite iOS Return: US Next Week, UK Soon! What About Europe and the Rest of the World? Epic has confirmed that Fortnite will soon be available on iOS in the European Union as well. No exact date yet, but the wheels are definitely in motion. So if you're outside the U.S., hang tight: it's coming. The Bigger Picture: Mobile Gaming Just Got More Competitive Fortnite's return doesn't just impact its own fanbase. It also puts pressure on other mobile battle royales like Call of Duty: Mobile , PUBG , and Free Fire . With its signature crossovers and high-quality gameplay, Fortnite just raised the bar again. If you've been waiting to crank 90s or squad up from your iPhone, now's your moment. The Fortnite icon is glowing on the App Store again—and it feels like a piece of gaming history just clicked back into place. Welcome back, Fortnite. We missed you. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Star Wars director Bryce Dallas Howard spoke to Lucasfilm about Mace Windu spin-off
Bryce Dallas Howard spoke to Lucasfilm boss Dave Filoni about making a 'Star Wars' Mace Windu spin-off. The 44-year-old actress and director had worked with Filoni, 50, on the 'Star Wars' shows 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Book of Boba Fett', and Howard has now teased she has spoken with the Lucasfilm's chief creative officer about potentially bringing back Samuel L. Jackson's famed Jedi in an upcoming project. She told The Direct: "I went straight to Dave Filoni and I was like, 'So, let's just talk about Mace Windu and where he is. Can we just talk about this? Because, is he dead? Is he?'" The 'Jurassic World' star added Jackson, 76, has always been "incredibly supportive" of her, and that he wanted to work with her on a project she was directing. She said: "Sam Jackson has been incredibly supportive of me and has told me many times that he would act in something that I directed, which is, like, I'm not worthy, basically." Jackson had portrayed Mace Windu in George Lucas' prequel trilogy from 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' in 1999 until 'Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith' in 2005, though the Jedi hasn't been seen since his fateful battle with Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid). Even so, the 'Pulp Fiction' actor previously insisted Mace Windu was still alive in the 'Star Wars' universe, and he had indeed spoken with Howard about appearing in a future project set in the galaxy far, far away after the pair worked together on the 2024 film 'Argylle'. Speaking on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, Jackson said: "I think [Windu] is alive somewhere … There's a huge history of people with one hand returning in 'Star Wars'. "The only person I've ever said that to, about coming back, was Bryce Dallas Howard. I just did a movie with her, and she directs episodes of 'The Mandalorian'. "So I was like, 'Do you think you might be able to hook a brother up? I mean, you like me, right?' And she's like 'I love you, you're amazing!' So I said, 'Put me back in it.' I'll learn to use the Lightsaber left-handed!" This isn't the first time 'The Avengers' star has insisted Mace Windu is still alive, as he argued the character was "the second-most powerful Jedi in the universe next to Yoda". During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Jackson told the host: "There's a history alone, history of one-armed, one-handed people in the 'Star Wars' universe. "So, just cause they cut my arm off and I fell out a window, doesn't mean I'm dead. I'm a Jedi! The second-most powerful Jedi in the universe next to Yoda. So, I can float! "Yeah, he's out there!"
