Epic Games will again offer Fortnite on Google Play for all countries worldwide, and this will happen soon

Short summary

Fortnite will return to Google Play for users in the United States and soon worldwide. This became possible after Epic Games reached an agreement with Google and eliminated the 30‑percent transaction fee. In June 2024 the mobile version of the Epic Games Store brought Fortnite back to Android (all countries) and iOS (only EU countries).

What happened
MomentEventAugust 2020Fortnite was removed from the Play Store and App Store after launching its own payment system, Epic, which violated Google’s and Apple’s rules. Fall 2023Epic Games won a legal battle for open Android: a global settlement with Google was signed, providing for the cancellation of the 30 % commission on Play Store sales. June 2024With the launch of the mobile version of the Epic Games Store, Fortnite returned to Android worldwide and iOS only in EU countries. Spring 2024The American App Store again gained access to the game. November 2025 (tentative)Planned global return of Fortnite to Google Play, including regions outside the United States.

Statements from Epic leadership
> “Fortnite will soon return to the Google Play Store worldwide. The Epic Games Store continues to support Android globally alongside Windows and Mac. Installing on Android in 2026 will become much easier,” announced CEO Tim Sweeney.

Sweeney emphasized that Epic will actively develop Android support after Google implements new initiatives for developers.

What it looks like for players
* United States – Fortnite is already available on the Play Store.

* Other countries – players can expect an official release in the coming months.

* Switching to the Epic Games Store will avoid the 30‑percent commission and simplify the process of purchasing in‑game items.

Conclusion
After a long absence, Fortnite disappeared from mobile stores, but now thanks to an agreement with Google and Epic Games’ efforts, players worldwide will again gain access to the game through official channels. This event confirms Epic’s desire to expand its presence on the Android platform and provides a more convenient experience for users.