Fortnite, an incredible game, was once removed from the Apple App Store due to a dispute between Epic Games and Apple. But now, there’s good news! If you’re in the EU, you can install Fortnite directly from Epic’s new app store. For all other users, you can download the Fortnite IPA file and manually install it from our website.
Fortnite is back on iOS, but only users in the EU can download it directly. However, this guide will show you how to install Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad, even if you’re outside the EU.
This method is completely free and doesn’t require purchasing any certificates. However, if you don’t have TrollStore, you’ll need to use a paid developer certificate or patch the IPA to use a free Apple certificate to install the Fortnite IPA file.
Fortnite IPA Download: Get the Latest Version
Fortnite 35.20 is released as a downloadable IPA package that can be imported into TrollStore. Alternatively, use Direct Install to download the Fortnite IPA via TrollStore. This feature requires enabling the URL Scheme from TrollStore Settings. Fortnite requires an iPhone 11 or newer running at least iOS 16.4.
What is the Fortnite IPA?
The Fortnite IPA file is the installation package for the popular game on iOS devices. Epic Games officially offers Fortnite on their Game Store, but only for users in the EU (due to Apple’s restrictions). However, you can still install the game outside the EU by downloading the IPA file using TrollStore or another IPA installer.
In the European Union, new regulations require Apple to allow third-party app stores, making it possible to install Fortnite officially. However, in the United States and other regions, these restrictions remain unchanged.
The Epic Games Store is a platform for EU users, allowing them to install Fortnite and other Epic Games titles on Apple devices. Fortnite requires iOS 16.7 or iPadOS 16.7 or later and will not run on older software. It’s recommended to install the game on an iPhone 11 or newer with 4 GB of RAM.
If you don’t live in an EU country, the only way to install Fortnite on iOS 16.7–iOS 18 is to download the Fortnite IPA and manually sideload it onto your iPhone or iPad.
Fortnite iOS Release
Fortnite was first released for iOS on March 15, 2018, when Epic Games launched a beta version for invited players. It became available to all iOS users on April 2, 2018, bringing the popular battle royale game to iPhone and iPad users with compatible devices (running iOS 11 or later).
It was removed from the iOS App Store on August 13, 2020. The removal stemmed from a dispute between Epic Games and Apple. Epic introduced a direct payment option in Fortnite iOS, allowing players to purchase V-Bucks at a discount by bypassing Apple’s in-app payment system, which takes a 30% cut of transactions.
Apple considered this a violation of App Store guidelines, promptly removing Fortnite from the store and banning Epic from distributing updates. Epic responded by filing a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of anti-competitive behavior, sparking a high-profile legal battle. The game remained playable for those who had it installed, but without updates, iOS players were stuck on version 13.40 and missed out on new content.
Installing Fortnite IPA on iPhone
Here’s how to install Fortnite IPA file with TrollStore:
- Install TrollStore on firmware between iOS 16 to iOS 17.0.
- Download Fortnite IPA for iOS and save it on iCloud.
- Share the downloaded IPA file with the TrollStore app.
- TrollStore will automatically install Fortnite when the file is loaded.
- Access Fortnite iOS Installer from the Home Screen.
Method 2: Install Fortnite iOS using FlekStore
Here’s how to install Fortnite iOS with FlekStore:
- Install the latest version of FlekStore on your iOS device.
- Purchase a paid developer certificate inside the FlekStore App.
- Wait for the activation of your device.
- Search for the Fortnite game and install it on your iPhone or iPad.
Method 3: Patch Fortnite iOS for Sideloading (NEW)
Recently, Duy Tran introduced a new way to patch the Fortnite IPA, allowing users to sideload the game without a paid developer certificate. With this method, you can easily install the Fortnite IPA using a regular Apple ID and a free 7-day certificate, just like any other app.
- Install Python environment on your Desktop.
- Download the fortnite_autoupdate_patch.py script.
- Open terminal app and execute the script: python3 fortnite_autoupdate_patch.py
- Install the patched Fortnite IPA using Sideloadly or another IPA installer.
Code for run:
import os
import reprint(“=== Auto Patch Fortnite ARM64 ===”)
print(“Method by @khanhduytran0, script patch by @34306”)input_path = input(“Please paste the path to Fortnite binary (FortniteClient-IOS-Shipping): “).strip()
output_default = os.path.expanduser(‘~/Desktop/FortniteClient-IOS-Shipping’)
output_path = input(f”Please paste the path for the patched Fortnite binary [default {output_default}]: “).strip()if not output_path:
output_path = output_defaultpattern = re.compile(
b’\xF5\x03\x00\xAA.{8}\xC8\x02\x40\xB9.{4}\xC8\x82\x5F\xF8′,
re.DOTALL
)
replace_from = bytes.fromhex(“F50300AA”)
replace_to = bytes.fromhex(“350080D2″)with open(input_path, ‘rb’) as file:
binary_data = file.read()match = pattern.search(binary_data)
if match:
patch_addr = match.start()
print(f”Pattern found at address: 0x{patch_addr:X}”)# Verify before patching
if binary_data[patch_addr:patch_addr+4] == replace_from:
patched_data = binary_data[:patch_addr] + replace_to + binary_data[patch_addr+4:]with open(output_path, ‘wb’) as file:
file.write(patched_data)print(f”Patch successful! File saved at: {output_path}”)
print(“Replace it with original one and then enjoy it with sideload”)
else:
print(“Error: Data at found address does not match the expected pattern to patch!”)
else:
print(“Pattern not found in this file!”)
