Xbox Cloud Gaming Makes It Possible to Play Fortnite on iOS Again
The promise of Xbox Cloud Gaming, included with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, has always been strong. Subscribers gain access to the full library of Xbox Game Pass on all devices that support Xbox Cloud Gaming, including iOS and Windows-based phones, tablets, and laptops, PC, as well as Xbox consoles. The opportunity to do bigger things has always been there, however, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is now taking that step. Fortnite is now free to play via Xbox Cloud Gaming, no subscription required.
To be clear, that means that iOS users can play Fortnite for free right now by visiting Xbox.com/Play through their phone or tablet's browser. No installation of either Fortnite itself or an Xbox Cloud Gaming app is required. No subscription to Xbox Game Pass is required. Fortnite is fully accessible entirely for free to anyone with an iOS device and an internet connection.
Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Available to All Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers
Obviously, while the situation itself is exciting, it's probably a bigger piece of news that Fortnite is once again readily available on iOS devices. Since Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple over its closed garden marketplace and required 30% fees on all monetization, Fortnite has been removed from the Apple App Store. Even those who previously had Fortnite installed are forced to use the old version of the game, as updates aren't allowed. This announcement returns Fortnite to iOS users without any additional cost.
While Fortnite on iOS may be the bigger news, Xbox Cloud Gaming shifting in an unexpected direction is also very exciting. Xbox Cloud Gaming has previously been exclusive to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but is offering free access to Fortnite. That could mean other
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