Fortnite on iPhone: Downloading the Epic Battle (Without Throwing Your Phone at the Wall)
Ah, Fortnite. The game that either consumes your life or makes you question the life choices of those it consumes. Either way, you're here because you, my friend, crave the sweet victory royale of a well-placed headshot on a confused banana man. But hold on there, turf warrior. There's a slight wrinkle in our plan. Fortnite, like a rebellious teenager, got kicked out of the Apple App Store. Fear not, fellow warrior! We can still get you back on the battlefield.
The Not-So-Secret Gateway: Redownloading the Glory Days
If you've played Fortnite before on your iPhone, then you're in luck. Apple keeps track of your past purchases, like a digital packrat. Here's how to snag that Fortnite goodness again:
- Unearth the App Store (it's probably hiding under a pile of other apps you never use).
- Tap the little silhouette icon at the top right. That's you, in digital form (hopefully cooler looking than your avatar).
- Behold! The magical "Purchased" section. This is where dreams are born (or reborn in this case).
- Now, the fun part: Search for Fortnite. Think of it like a treasure hunt, but instead of gold, you get bragging rights.
- See that little download button next to Fortnite? Go ahead, press it. It won't judge (unlike your teammates when you accidentally build a wall blocking them in during a fight).
Congratulations! You've successfully retrieved Fortnite from the App Store vault. Now go forth and dominate (or at least try not to get eliminated first).
But Wait! I Never Played Before...
Woah there, soldier. Downloading Fortnite as a new recruit is a trickier situation. Due to the aforementioned App Store kerfuffle, you can't snag it the usual way. For now, you'll have to hold off on battling it out on your iPhone. But hey, there's always next season!
In the meantime, you could check out Fortnite on other platforms (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, etc.) Just sayin'.
Fortnite FAQ: Download Dilemma Demolition
How to find Fortnite if I already downloaded it?
See the "Not-So-Secret Gateway" section above. It'll walk you through the App Store retrieval process.
How to download Fortnite if I'm a new player?
Currently, you can't download Fortnite as a new player on iPhone. Check out other platforms or wait for a future update!
How long will it take to download Fortnite?
Download times vary depending on your internet speed. But hey, at least you won't be stuck waiting in an actual queue (looking at you, other online games).
How much storage space does Fortnite take up?
Fortnite can be a bit of a storage hog. Make sure you have some free space on your iPhone before you download.
How to get good at Fortnite?
Practice, practice, practice! Also, maybe watch some pro-gamer streams and learn from the best (or laugh at their hilarious fails).
