Fortnite Returns to Google Play After Court Order in U.S.

Fortnite Returns

Epic Games’ popular title Fortnite is now available again on the Google Play Store in the United States after a U.S. District Court issued an injunction requiring Google to comply with court orders. This update marks a major development in a long-running legal battle between Epic Games and Google over app store policies and billing methods.

Fortnite had been removed from the Google Play Store in 2020 due to a dispute over direct payment methods that bypassed Google’s transaction fees. The recent court ruling now forces Google to restore the game, at least in the U.S., where players can once again download and play it directly through the official app store.

Why this matters
• Signals a potential shift in app store regulation and legal outcomes for developers
• May encourage other developers to challenge restrictive platform practices
• Makes Fortnite more accessible for Android players across the U.S.