How to Play Fortnite on Your iPhone

Fortnite was once among the top games for iPhone users, offering seamless gameplay and cross-platform play with friends on consoles and PCs. However, due to a significant legal battle between Apple and Epic Games in 2020, the game was removed from iOS devices. Fast forward to 2025, and while many developments have occurred, it’s still challenging to ascertain when Fortnite will be available once more on iPhones. After thoroughly examining court documents and statements, we will clarify the current ways to access Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad.

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

Approximately 10 minutes

Requirements

Xbox account
Amazon Prime or Luna+ account

How to Play Fortnite via the App Store

Before 2020, gamers could simply download Fortnite from the App Store and start playing. However, following the Epic versus Apple lawsuit, this option vanished for almost five years.

As of April 30, a new court ruling has made waves regarding app store regulations. Key points from this ruling indicate that Apple cannot collect fees on purchases made outside of apps or prevent developers from including payment links outside the app. This lawsuit stemmed from Epic’s refusal to share 30% of its revenue with Apple and attempting to implement external payment methods.

Thanks to this ruling, Epic Games’ CEO has announced on social media that Fortnite will likely return to the US App Store between May 4 and 10. He mentioned that if Apple globalizes this new fee-free structure, Fortnite will return to the App Store globally, with ongoing lawsuits being dropped.

While alternative methods exist for playing, it won’t be long until the obstacles are removed altogether.

How to Play Fortnite on an iPhone Using Xbox’s XCloud

Step 1: If you don’t already have one, create an Xbox/Microsoft account on the Microsoft Signup page.

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Step 2: Open Fortnite on Xcloud through your iPhone.
Step 3: Click "Play" and then "Continue Anyway" if you’re not using a controller.

How to Play Fortnite on an iPhone Using Amazon Luna

To play using Amazon Luna, you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership. Consider starting with a free trial if you’re not already a subscriber.

Step 1: Visit the Luna page for Fortnite on your iPhone.
Step 2: Click the "Play free with Prime" button.
Step 3: Sign in and click "Start" to link your Epic account and jump into the game!

How to Play Fortnite on an iPhone Using GeForce Now

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is another viable option for streaming Fortnite on your iPhone. Unlike Luna, GeForce Now allows you to stream the game without a subscription, but restricts sessions to one hour unless you upgrade to the paid version.