The iPhone version of Fortnite has been relaunched. However, it’s not in the way you imagine. No, Apple has not offered Epic Games an olive branch. Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service, which is available on a variety of devices, has made it feasible for Fortnite’s comeback. Because of a joint venture between Epic Games and Microsoft, Fortnite can now be played for free on any device that can connect to the Xbox cloud gaming service.
Following a review of Epic Games, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store. Epic Games later filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the company charged developers a 30% fee on App Store purchases. The struggle between the two firms lasted a long time, but the customers were on the losing end. The fact that Microsoft’s cloud gaming service is bringing Fortnite back and making it free is a welcome change as it was previously difficult, if not impossible, to play on an iPhone.
“Exciting news for all of you, please read! Streaming Fortnite is now accessible for iPhone, iPad, and Android web browsers through Xbox Cloud.” Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, stated that the company’s agreement with Microsoft for cloud access to Fortnite is the best method to overcome Apple’s prohibition on the game’s use on iOS devices.
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The first free-to-play game to be featured in Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming is Fortnite. In order to play Fortnite, Microsoft stated that you only need a Microsoft account. Xbox Cloud Gaming is only accessible in 26 countries, and India does not make the cut. You may play Xbox Cloud Gaming on any device that runs on Android, iOS, iPadOS, or Windows if you fulfil the minimal internet connection requirements in the listed countries. You don’t even need to install anything on your device to play games that are broadcast from a web browser.
Xbox controllers and Valve’s Steam Deck controllers will be able to be used in the internet version of Fortnite. However, because Xbox Cloud Gaming is still in beta, Microsoft will take user input into account when adding new free-to-play games to the service.
In the game industry, cloud gaming is expected to revolutionise everything. Microsoft isn’t the only major gaming company to provide cloud-based gaming. The only other platform that runs Fornite in the cloud is GeForce Now from Nvidia. Google Stadia and PS Now from Sony PlayStation are additional examples. Thus, as cloud gaming reduces the requirement for a high-end gaming equipment such as a console or computer, more and more developers are moving their AAA and other titles to the cloud.
