**Excerpt:**
*”Fortnite is set to return to iPhones in the U.S. after a nearly five-year absence, following a landmark court ruling that bars Apple from forcing developers to use its payment system. Epic Games announced the comeback on April 30, 2025, with the game expected to relaunch on iOS as early as next week. The decision marks a turning point in the long-running feud between Epic and Apple over App Store policies—one that could reshape mobile gaming by challenging Apple’s 30% commission fees and opening doors for alternative payment methods. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has even offered a global truce: If Apple extends the court’s rules worldwide, Fortnite will return to the App Store everywhere, and Epic will drop all legal disputes. While Apple plans to appeal, the ruling signals a potential shift in power—one that developers and gamers alike are watching closely.”*
*(Condensed to highlight key details: the return, legal implications, Epic’s offer, and broader industry impact.)*
