Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe (for real this time)

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Apple announced on Wednesday that it would restore the Fortnite maker’s access to publish iOS apps in Europe after terminating Epic Games’ developer account. This means Epic can move forward with his Epic Games Store plans and bring Fortnite back to iOS in Europe.

Last month, Epic announced that Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) would allow it to reinstate Fortnite and the Epic Games Store. The recently enacted DMA requires Apple to allow third-party app stores for the first time. But earlier this week, Epic’s European developer accounts were terminated. At the time, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly criticized Apple’s “severe blow” after being fined €1.84 billion by the European Commission for anti-competitive conduct.

Now, Apple says that Epic accounts, called Epic Sweden AB, can indeed be restored.

“As a result of our discussions with Epic, Epic has committed to following the rules, including our DMA policy. As a result, Epic Sweden AB has been permitted to re-sign the Developer Agreement and join the Apple Developer Program. ,” an Apple spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Epic published an updated blog post regarding the dispute.

“This sends a strong signal to developers that the European Commission will act quickly to enforce digital market laws and hold gatekeepers accountable,” Epic wrote. “We’re on track to launch the Epic Games Store and bring Fortnite back to iOS in Europe. Go ahead!”

Apple and Epic are embroiled in an ongoing war over Apple’s sub-control over in-app payments. Sweeney has been a vocal critic of Apple’s 30% developer fee on in-app purchases. However, under the new DMA law, third-party marketplaces like Epic Games Store will be able to enter iOS.