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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite's June Crew Pack leak reveals Ayla Winn skin bundle
Image via WWE The wait is nearly over for Fortnite Crew members eager to see what June 2025 has in store. Thanks to reliable community leakers, details about next month's exclusive skin have already surfaced, giving players a head start in deciding whether to renew their subscription. According to well-known Fortnite insiders such as HYPEX and ShiinaBR, the upcoming Crew Pack will feature a new character skin named Ayla Winn, accompanied by themed cosmetics. The full bundle includes the Bubble Basher Pickaxe and the Gumball Gun Back Bling, with additional styles and a LEGO variant also expected to be part of the pack. When is the June Crew pack releasing? Fortnite's June 2025 Crew Pack will go live on May 31 at 5 PM PDT (8 PM EDT). Players with an active subscription will automatically receive the new bundle, while new users can purchase it for $11.99 per month via the Crew section in the Fortnite Item Shop. Besides cosmetics, Fortnite Crew subscribers enjoy broader benefits. The subscription now includes access to all active Battle Passes, not just the standard Battle Royale one. That means in June, subscribers will unlock the LEGO Pass, OG Pass, Season 8 Music Pass, Rocket Pass, and the Star Wars Battle Pass. However, players should note that these passes are only accessible during the subscription period - once it ends, access is revoked unless the passes are purchased separately using V-Bucks. Mixed response from the community The early reveal of Ayla Winn has sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some fans praised the "fire" design of the pickaxe and described the look as 'stylish,' others criticized the skin for being too generic. One user humorously dubbed it a 'new pretend e-girl starter pack,' while another joked that the character looked like the result of a 'candy store explosion.' Despite divided opinions, many players are expected to keep their subscriptions active, particularly because June marks a significant Battle Pass refresh. Even those unsure about the Ayla Winn skin may find the overall value of the Crew Pack too good to pass up. Epic Games has not officially confirmed the leaked details yet, but given the accuracy of previous leaks, fans can reasonably expect the new pack to arrive as scheduled. Whether for the V-Bucks, multiple passes, or new cosmetics, June's Crew Pack is shaping up to be another major moment in Fortnite's ever-evolving subscription offering. 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.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fortnite Update: iOS return, Mandalorian skins, Superman tease, and more
Image via Epic Games Fortnite's latest update is here, and it's bringing the heat with exciting collaborations, long-awaited returns, and a few surprises that are already setting the gaming community abuzz. Among the major highlights: iOS users in the United States can now rejoin the action after more than five years, Mandalorian-themed content dominates the current patch, and Superman is gearing up for a grand entrance next season. Fortnite returns to iOS after 5 years Perhaps the biggest headline of this update is Fortnite's return to iOS in the United States. The game had been off the platform since Chapter 2 due to legal disputes, but is now back and already topping the App Store charts. With this return, mobile gamers can finally access Rocket Racing, Battle Royale, Festival mode, and even the LEGO collaboration - all from their Apple devices. However, fans in Canada are still waiting for their turn. The mobile version comes loaded with updated features, and Epic Games revealed staggering growth stats: over 1,400 skins, 800+ emotes, and more than 1,200 pickaxes have been introduced since Fortnite's initial removal from iOS. Fortnite Mandalorian update: Skins, jetpacks and more The latest in-game content is heavily inspired by The Mandalorian. Players can now purchase the customizable Mandalorian Warrior Outfit for 1,800 V-Bucks, or go all-in with the Champions of Mandalore bundle for 2,500 V-Bucks. This includes new pickaxes, back bling, and two emotes - all tied to the Star Wars universe. Gameplay-wise, the Amban Sniper Rifle and Mandalorian Jetpack have returned, and players can now recruit AI Mandalorian companions - including Scout, Heavy, Medic, and Supply types - each with unique battlefield roles. Fortnite's *NEW* Season Updates! (iOS is BACK, Superman, Free Rewards) Fortnite's next season is expected to have a superhero theme, with none other than Superman taking center stage. The Kryptonian hero is rumored to come with various skin styles and a mythic item that temporarily transforms the player into Superman. Leaks suggest gameplay may revolve around special abilities rather than traditional ammo-based weapons, a potential game-changer for fans. To celebrate the update, Epic Games is offering nine cosmetic rewards - including a free skin, emotes, and wraps - for players who earn 60,000 XP with a friend. It's part of Fortnite's ongoing effort to keep its community engaged with easy-to-earn, in-game bonuses. With iOS reentry, blockbuster collaborations, and a superhero-themed future on the horizon, Fortnite continues to prove it's far from slowing down. 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.
Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
'Fortnite' Is Officially Back on the US Apple App Store
Summary Fortniteis officially back on the USAppleApp Store. Epic Gamesshared the news on X, confirming that the game is once again available foriPhonesandiPads. Meanwhile, in the EU, Fortnite is available via Epic Games Store and AltStore. AsIGNreports, iPhone and iPadForniteplayers can purchase V-Bucks through either the Epic Games Store or in-app. This marksFortnite'sreturn to the US App Store after nearly five years. In August 2020, bothGoogleand Applepulled the gamefrom its stores following an ongoing legal battle between the latter and Epic. The issue began when Epic introduced a direct payment system forFortnite'sin-game currency, V-Bucks, offering them at a lower price. The developers stated their aim was to bypass the 'exorbitant 30% fee' that Google and Apple imposed on each V-Buck purchase. In late April, a U.S. Federal District Court in California ruled that Apple deliberately violated a court order in its legal case against Epic Games. The court order required the tech giant to allow developers to offer customers different purchasing methods outside of the app. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney then announced thatFortnitewouldreturn to the US App Store in early May, but the companyclaimedthat 'Apple has blocked ourFortnitesubmission so we cannot release to the U.S. App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union.' Fortnite is BACK on the App Store in the U.S. on iPhones and iPads… and on the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the E.U! It'll show up in Search soon! Get Fortnite on the App Store in the U.S. ➡️ — Fortnite (@Fortnite)May 20, 2025
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Fortnite returns to iOS App Store after Apple delays Epic Games' resubmission
Fortnite officially returned to the US iOS App Store on May 20, 2025, ending a long-running dispute between Epic Games and Apple. The popular battle royale game had been absent from Apple's platform since August 2020, when Epic removed it in protest of Apple's commission fees on in-app purchases like V-Bucks. The legal battle culminated on May 1, 2025, when a judge ruled against Apple, ordering the company to stop imposing commissions on in-app purchases via web links. Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney celebrated the decision, promising Fortnite would return to the App Store within a week. However, Apple's app review process delayed the game's return. Despite Apple's claim that most app submissions are reviewed within 24 hours, Epic's Fortnite resubmission was blocked for nearly five days. Epic later revealed Fortnite would remain offline worldwide on iOS until Apple allowed the updated version. The dispute continued publicly until May 19, 2025, when a judge warned Apple to resolve the issue promptly or face further court action. Following this, Fortnite passed Apple's review and was reinstated on the US iOS App Store. The latest Fortnite update encourages players to purchase V-Bucks directly through Epic Games rather than Apple, offering 20% back in Epic Rewards credits for in-app purchases. This shift marks a significant win for Epic in its ongoing battle over app store commissions and developer control. With Fortnite's return, iOS players can once again access the game and its latest seasonal content after nearly five years of absence. The resolution also signals potential changes in app store policies regarding in-app purchases and developer rights.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Internet Reacts To AI Darth Vader Saying Wild Things In Fortnite
An AI Darth Vader chatbot voiced by a digital clone of James Earl Jones' voice joined Fortnite on Friday and players wasted no time trying to break it. It took no time at all for them to get it to start cursing at them, but the controversial Star Wars experiment has yielded all kinds of other weird interactions as well. Following the battle royale's latest update, players can defeat Darth Vader on the map in order to get him to join them. Unlike normal NPC allies, however, this one can respond to voice chat with AI-generated responses in a digital clone of deceased actor James Earl Jones' voice. Despite Epic Games quickly patching out expletives from Vader's vocabulary, players have found other ways to slowly degrade the AI chatbot's defenses and get it to say actual slurs. Fortnite leaker Wenso has been datamining some of the code used to control AI Darth Vader, which is otherwise powered by Google's Gemini model. According to his findings, Darth Vader isn't allowed to engage in romantic banter, talk about gambling, or comment on V-Bucks. Epic also said it has guardrails in place to prevent AI Darth Vader from encouraging real-world violence, including self-harm. But that hasn't stopped players from getting it to say all sorts of other wild things. Disney may have thrown brand safety caution to the wind with AI Darth Vader, but it's extra disconcerting hearing meme slop regurgitated by a renowned performer simply because he sold the rights to his voice to Lucasfilm. Here's just some of the new canonical Star Wars quotes that decision has led to: . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
