Epic Games is pushing hard for Fortnite’s App Store relaunch, and it’s offering players a major incentive: 20% back in Epic Rewards on all purchases made using its own payment system.
This move comes as Fortnite prepares to return to iOS in the U.S., following a legal breakthrough that now allows developers to direct users to alternative payment options.
💸 20% Back in Epic Rewards – Permanently
Here’s the deal:
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Spend $23 on V-Bucks → Get $4.60 back in Epic Rewards
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Applies to Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys
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Available across PC, Android, iOS (web), and web portals
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Not available when using Apple or Google in-app systems
This isn’t a limited-time promo — it’s now the standard reward structure when using Epic’s native checkout.
📱 Fortnite Submitted for iOS Return
Fortnite has officially been submitted for review by Apple, marking its first formal step toward relaunch in the U.S. App Store since its 2020 removal.
This follows a major legal ruling in Epic’s favor, allowing developers to link out to third-party payment systems, bypassing Apple’s controversial 30% commission.
⚖️ Apple vs. Epic: A Long Road to Reentry
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🚫 Fortnite was banned from iOS in 2020 for breaking App Store rules
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⚖️ Legal battles escalated over Apple’s control of in-app payments
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✅ A judge recently ruled that Apple must allow external payment links
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🔓 This paves the way for Fortnite’s return — with more player benefits than ever
🛍️ Epic Webshops & Multi-Platform Integration
In tandem with Fortnite’s comeback, Epic is rolling out expanded webshops that:
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Let developers sell directly to players
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Offer 5% Epic Rewards even for non-Epic titles
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Drive purchases outside app stores
Plus, Epic is giving 20% back on Epic Games Store purchases through August 31, 2025.
⌛ When Will Fortnite Be Back on iOS?
There’s no confirmed launch date, but all signs suggest “very soon.”
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✅ Submitted to Apple for approval
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🇪🇺 Already live in the EU under Digital Markets Act rules
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🇺🇸 U.S. relaunch likely in late spring or early summer
📝 TL;DR Recap
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Epic now offers 20% back in Epic Rewards for Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys
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Fortnite has been submitted to Apple for U.S. App Store relaunch
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Legal ruling now allows external payment links for app developers
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Webshops and Epic Store purchases also earn up to 20% back through summer
