Fortnite Android Return: Google and Epic Reach Agreement

Fortnite Android Return Confirmed: Epic Games and Google have reached an agreement that clears the way for Fortnite to return to Google Play. The deal ends the legal dispute that kept the game out of the Google store.

How Fortnite Android's Return Was Achieved

The two companies jointly asked the federal court to accept the proposal to resolve the litigation initiated in 2020. Epic will continue to invest in the Epic Games Store for Android and, additionally, will bring Fortnite back to Google Play.

Fortnite Android Return Schedule: When It Will Arrive

Google communicated a phased rollout to allow third-party billing and other updates:

• By June 30 — EEE, United Kingdom, and United States.
• By September 30 — Australia.
• By December 31 — Korea and Japan.
• By September 30, 2027 — rest of the world.

Tim Sweeney stated that Fortnite will return to Google Play "soon" and that installation on Android will be much simpler throughout 2026.

What changes in payments and installation on Android

Google will allow third-party billing options, enabling developers to offer alternative payment flows alongside Google Play Billing in enabled regions. This facilitates access and opens up alternative store options on Android.

The Fortnite Android Return not only brings a massive title back to Google Play: it also marks a change in how in-app purchases will be distributed and integrated on Android. Ready to reinstall Fortnite when it arrives?