Fortnite may be returning to the iPhone almost 18 months ago, after being removed from Apple’s iPhone due to legal disputes with Epic Games.
However, the game won’t be available in the App Store. Instead, it will be made accessible by NVIDIA GeForce Now, a streaming service that runs on mobile browser Safari.
The Android version will be available as well. It launches with an intuitive touch interface for both Android and iOS platforms in a closed beta with only a few users.
Fortnite can only be played on mobile if you have an active NVIDIA GeForceNOW account. However, it is available for those who subscribe to a free tier service.
On Monday, the limited-run beta was opened to applicants. Users on a waiting list were added gradually over the next few weeks. This will allow them to test a variety of functions including touch controls, graphic quality, and server load.

Fortnite may be returning to the iPhone almost 18 months ago, after being removed from Apple’s iPhone due to legal disputes with Epic Games.

However, the game won’t be available in the App Store. Instead, it will be made accessible by NVIDIA GeForce Now, a streaming service that runs in Safari on mobile devices.
Fortnite, one of the most loved games in the world, was pulled from Apple’s App Store as well as Google Play Store by Epic due to a dispute between Epic and tech giants over outside payments options.
Developers make money by selling subscriptions or in-game purchases for the free, cross-platform game.
Epic has added an option for payment that allows users to purchase in-game products directly from Epic rather than through Apple or Google’s payment system.
Although it is still possible to use on Windows games consoles, the game was not available on Windows. However, some users who own touch screens were unable to participate in the fun.
Epic brought Apple to court regarding restrictions on third-party payment system use. After a public trial, the judge decided partially in favor of Apple.
According to the company, developers could include in their apps their metadata buttons and external links. These calls can also direct customers to purchase mechanisms.
Apple has not yet implemented any changes and Fortnite remains banned from App Store. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated that it may take up to five more years for a native App to be available on iPad and iPhone.
With the new release, it is a beta test of the NVIDIA GeForce NOW touch screen control mechanism, available via a time-limited closed beta.
Previously NVIDIA GeForce NOW was available for desktop, laptop and mobile devices. However, it wasn’t adapted to touch sensitive controls.
A spokesperson said that applications for beta membership are still open. Users will be added over time in waves.
“The closed beta is currently open, and there’s no set end date. However, Epic Games’ team will be working with us to make Fortnite’s gaming experience enjoyable for all members of GeForce Now.
Any GeForce NOW member can participate in this test, because they need as broad an audience to assist with testing touch controls and graphics delivery to server capacities.

Android users will have access to the full interface. This is a closed beta launch with limited numbers of people.
NVIDIA has been working with Epic Games in Fortnite’s return to iOS and Android. NVIDIA is also looking to provide other mobile apps through the cloud.
It could result in the iPhone’s first ever third-party app store, which operates from the browser and not downloaded directly to the device. This is outside Apple’s control.
Sweeney supports a universal app shop where customers could “buy software in one location, knowing they would have it available on all devices.”
Epic’s digital storefront was launched in 2018, allowing consumers to access their video games library. The company hopes this will help them avoid the Apple 30% cut on any apps they purchase.
GeForceNOW requires that the user has purchased the game at another retailer, like Epic Games or Steam. Users can stream it via the GeForce servers.
This allows for high-end computer hardware to be accessed even from the simplest device such as an Android smartphone.
NVIDIA gifted me the Samsung Galaxy J3, which was pre-installed and equipped with NVIDIA GeForce. It allowed me to use even the most graphically intensive games, including Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and Apex Legends.
NVIDIA said in a blog post in November that there are about five million members of the service, who, with a gamepad can already play titles such as ‘Assassin´s Creed Valhalla’ and ‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ on iPhones.

Applications opened Monday for the closed beta limited-run. Over the following weeks, users added to the waitlist in waves. The purpose of this program is to evaluate a wide range functions such as server load, graphic quality and touch controls.
Future versions of these titles might be compatible with touch controls.
A spokesperson from NVIDIA stated that while PC games are most enjoyable on mobile, such as the GeForce NOW Library, touch controls created by the GeForce NOW Team offer more options to players.
‘And we’re just getting started. Publishers have a unique opportunity to reach more people with their games through cloud-to-mobile gaming.
The following instructions can be used to enable touch support via mobile devices on GeForceNOW:
Although a few PC games, such as Civilization and Total War, have been available on mobile devices, others have not yet made the move.
Spokesperson for GeForce stated, “We are working with additional publishers in order to add touch-enabled video games to GeForceNOW.”
They added that they “look forward to more publisher streaming full PC games to mobile devices with touch support, reaching millions via the Android app or iOS Safari devices.”
SEGA has announced recently that they will be expanding their Total War app on smartphones. This will allow the Medieval game to reach touch-screen devices.