As you very well know, Fortnite is currently not available in the Apple Store, but there is a way to reinstall it for iPhone users who have downloaded it in the past. After Epic Games’ decision to avoid the 30% commission requested by Apple on the App Store, the video game download platform decided to remove the game from its store. So, in this guide, I will explain how you can get Fortnite on iPhone in 2022 in a few simple steps.
How to get Fortnite on iPhone in 2022
Even if Fortnite is not available on the App Store, there is still good news for Apple users. The iPhone owners who have already downloaded Fortnite can continue to play the game. Additionally, the game can be reactivated even after being deleted. In the rest of this guide below, I will explain how you download and install Fortnite on your iPhone. Here are the steps.
- First of all, open the App Store on your iPhone device.
- After that, click on the Account at the top right of the screen – it will usually be your Apple ID profile picture.
- Now click on All Purchases > My Purchases.
- You will now access a list of applications and games that you have already downloaded on your iPhone in the past.
- In the Search bar, type Fortnite.
- Click on the download icon to download Fortnite.
- Finally, once the download is complete, just install the game on your iPhone and play it whenever you want.
How to download Fortnite on an iOS device if you have never downloaded it before
In case you have never played Fornite on your iPhone, you can ask someone or your loved one who had downloaded the game before the ban to use their Apple ID. You can consider this as a temporary fix, but at least you will be able to get back into the game for a few days, or weeks.
If any of your family members have Fortnite on their iPhone or iPad devices, then you should know that you also have the option to use Family Sharing. Follow the steps given below.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings.
- Click on your name to access Apple ID.
- After that click on “Set Up Family Sharing” and then tap on Purchase Sharing. Ensure to turn on the option.
- Enter your payment method and then go to App Store.
- Now, tap on the Account and then click on the Purchased option.
- Now you have to click on family member’s account and then search for Fortnite.
- Once you find it, simply download it on your iPhone.
- That’s it, now you can install and play Fortnite on your iOS device without any issues.
That is everything you need to know about how to get Fortnite on iPhone in 2022. While you are here, you might be also interested to know how to disconnect the PS4 Controller from iPhone, and how to set up a Notification Summary on iPhone.