Fortnite further crippled on iOS with January 30 update

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In addition to a new age restriction, Fortnite on iOS and macOS will not let users spend V-Bucks in an upcoming server-side update.

Epic Games will limit Fortnite features
Epic Games will limit Fortnite features


Apple removed the popular game from the App Store in 2020 after Epic Games sidestepped the App Store commission fee. Now, that old, yet still functional, version will have restrictions starting on January 30.

Players using the 13.40 version of Fortnite released in August 2020 on iOS and Mac won't let players spend V-Bucks, the game's currency. It also requires gamers to be over 18 to play, and people must agree to the new terms and conditions.

The update limits some playability since players can use V-Bucks to buy season passes, character skins, and other items such as weapons. It's not clear when the older version won't be supported at all anymore, but that day appears to be rapidly approaching.

The company's Fortnite Status account on Twitter said that Epic Games wants all versions of the game to use the current suite of Epic Online Services. These services include parental controls, purchasing defaults, and parental verification features.

The V-Bucks change does not impact versions of Fortnite played through streaming game services.

It's not clear if Apple will allow Fortnite to return to the App Store. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney tweeted in December that the game would be back in 2023. Sweeney likely refers to the recent Digital Markets Act, which would require Apple to allow third-party app stores on its platforms in Europe.

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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 8
    Nikon8Nikon8 Posts: 47member
    Not able to spend on V bucks. that is a plus!!  keep it that way. 
    watto_cobralolliverCluntBaby92
  • Reply 2 of 8
    larryjwlarryjw Posts: 1,031member
    I don't know if there isn't a better word, far less suspect, than "crippled" to describe restriction on spending money on Fortnite nonsense. 
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 3 of 8
    Cesar Battistini MazieroCesar Battistini Maziero Posts: 341member
    That Is what will happen if apple is forced allow other app stores. 

    They will make a crippled version of their app for the App Store, and them they will make you get the full version from their store. 
    watto_cobrawilliamlondon
  • Reply 4 of 8
    MadbumMadbum Posts: 536member
    Time to kick the China communist game off 
    williamlondonCluntBaby92watto_cobra
  • Reply 5 of 8
    JinTechJinTech Posts: 1,024member
    Cesar Battistini Maziero said:
    That Is what will happen if apple is forced allow other app stores. 

    They will make a crippled version of their app for the App Store, and them they will make you get the full version from their store. 
    And this should be a big enough reason in the courts against this disgusting company, on why 3rd party app stores should not exist!
    watto_cobra
  • Reply 6 of 8
    darbus69darbus69 Posts: 33member
    JP234 said:
    Rhythmage said:
    Epic games is trash. Fornite is trash. 
    Playing Fortnite is the software equivalent of masturbation. Sure, it's fun, but it's solitary, and just substitutes fantasy violence for fantasy sex.
    MAYBE i should start playing😏
    JP234watto_cobra
  • Reply 7 of 8
    darbus69darbus69 Posts: 33member
    Most people who use Apple products will, like me, stay away from 3rd party app stores, don’t even care about the prices, it’s all about data privacy and performance. And the video game industry doesn’t give a rat’s tush whether they turn every man woman or child into a zombie wanna be blood thirsty murderer, in fact they would prefer everyone come to their Lairs and spend every cent of their hard earned pay on bullets, bombs and moronic outfits. Save the world and send your kids and husbands outside to play instead…
    JP234watto_cobra
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