Fortnite was removed from all of Apple’s platforms due to a legal spat between the two companies, but the EU introduced some measures that allowed Epic Games to bring back the title once again. However, it should be noted that only those countries that fall under the European Union will find success in running the game, but one persistent individual had a ‘never give up’ attitude that allowed him to fire it up on an iPad while living outside of those regions.
Individual claims that he will post an entire tutorial on how to successfully run Fortnite on compatible Apple devices while living outside of the EU
If you reside in the U.S., Canada, or any other region that does not come under the EU, it is impossible to download and install Fortnite on iOS and iPadOS. It is a major hurdle if you use the direct route, which is looking for the game on Apple’s App Store. According to the evidence that Saunders Tech posted on X, he got Fortnite running while also mentioning that it took him 10 hours of brute force to get the title working. He plans on making an entire tutorial but states that it will take him 5-10 hours to complete it.
When questioned why it would take so long to upload a tutorial, Saunders Tech responded that he needs to replicate the entire process on another iPad and figure out how to bypass the EU region lock. Looking at the small video he posted in the thread, Fortnite's in-game character selection can be seen, but he is unable to install new apps. This limitation most definitely had something to do with brute-forcing his way into the game, but he has yet to provide a solid explanation.
I just figured out how to get Fortnite on iOS OUTSIDE THE EU! This took me 10 HOURS of brute force. No computer needed. iPhone & iPad supported.
Give me 5-10 hours to shoot the video tutorial 👍 pic.twitter.com/1VnwRaurXM
— Saunders Tech (@saunderstech) August 16, 2024
Some users speculate that Saunders Tech got Fortnite running by using a VPN, an EU region, and an EU Apple ID. Unfortunately, the person has yet to respond, probably because he is preoccupied with recording his tutorial that he will showcase to his audience at a later time. We expect Apple to take note of this workaround and patch it quickly, but it is still an impressive feat, as some users would have given up after a couple of hours.
News Source: Saunders Tech
