Fortnite Returns to Android Users Globally on March 19 After Legal Victory
Following a six-year absence, the game is officially returning everywhere in Europe and beyond later this week after concluding its long-running legal battle against Google Play Store's policy violations by removing microtransactions from games like Fortnite for Android users globally starting on March 19th as per recent court rulings that favored Epic Games.
Key Points
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1Forthnite for Android is officially returning to the Google Play Store later this week following a long absence.
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2The return coincides with the conclusion of an ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and over six years ago, though some sources suggest it was concluded recently rather than after nearly seven months. The game will be available 'everywhere' on March 19th in most regions outside specific US exclusions mentioned by other reports.
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3Epic Games has announced the return via social media posts including Twitter/X videos and YouTube content.
Developments
Fortnite for Android is returning to the Google Play Store later this week following its resolution with Epic Games' long-running court case against Apple's App Review process (implied by context). While Fortnite was previously available in December, it may not have been accessible everywhere; however, users can currently download and play on US devices.
Epic Games is returning its game *Fortnite* to all markets via Google Play starting Thursday, March 19. This relaunch follows a legal ruling in favor of Epic that allowed app store operators like theirs access back onto the platform and has triggered an ongoing boycott against purchasing V-Bucks until decisions are reversed by consumers or authorities.