You can once again play Fortnite on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, albeit through a web browser.
Nvidia and Epic Games have announced that Fortnite will return to Apple platforms via the GeForce Now cloud streaming service, which will offer the game through a web browser.
Fortnite has been missing from the App Store since August 2020 — and it appears that this will remain the case for a while. However, Nvidia on Thursday announced an alternative for “Fortnite” players on iPhone and iPad.
Nvidia officially opened up a beta for the streamed version of the games on iOS and Android. For users of Apple devices, they’ll be able to play “Fortnite” via Apple’s Safari browser.
Unlike the currently available version of Fortnite on of GeForce Now, the version being beta tested will be a native mobile variant optimized for touch-based controls. Fortnite is technically already available for Android, but only as a desktop port.
GeForce Now functions as a cloud gaming platform that allows users to stream titles across their devices. On iOS, GeForce Now is accessible via web browser, which is the only way that iPhone or iPad users can use cloud-based game streaming platforms.
Interested users can sign up for Nvidia’s Fortnite beta on the company’s website, and while testers will receive access later this month, Nvidia noted that only “selected members” will receive an invitation.
Fortnite is the centerpiece of a tortuous and ongoing legal battle between developer Epic Games and Apple.
In August 2020, Epic snuck a direct payment mechanism into Fortnite in violation of Apple’s guidelines, leading to the game’s removal from the App Store. That led to a lawsuit and court battle that largely ended up in Apple’s favor.
Both Apple and Epic Games have appealed the court’s decision.
However, both Apple and Epic Games have appealed the decision.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and Nvidia