• News

  • TV & Film

  • PlayStation

  • Xbox

  • Nintendo

  • PC

  • Reviews

  • News

  • TV & Film

  • PlayStation

  • Xbox

  • Nintendo

  • PC

  • Reviews

  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Threads
Submit Your Content
Fortnite becomes unplayable for millions as port is taken offline

Home> News

Published 12:46 16 May 2025 GMT+1

Fortnite becomes unplayable for millions as port is taken offline

A sad day

Sam Cawley

Sam Cawley

Fortnite is just as popular as ever thanks to a new Star Wars-inspired season of content, but there’s a major problem.

Players who primarily experience the game on mobile devices, specifically iOS, are unable to play around the world due to Apple’s interference.

Check out the trailer for the new Star Wars Fortnite season below.

Epic Games came out with a statement yesterday saying Apple has interfered with a new mobile port of the game, prompting the entire thing to get shut down.

Advert

The statement read: “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union. Now, sadly, Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it.”

As you can imagine, fans are livid and have expressed disappointment with Apple online, wondering when the issue will be resolved.

It’s not the only problem Fortnite is experiencing either, as an additional update for the Star Wars season was delayed from its planned 15 May release date to today, 16 May instead.

Reasons for this are unknown but it could have something to do with the iOS situation; either way, it’s another annoyance for fans who just want to play and enjoy the game.

Advert

Don’t let all that take away from the fact that this season of Fortnite is arguably one of the best it's ever received, potentially even better than the Marvel collaborations it’s had before.

The new season brings back the lightsaber and force abilities from previous seasons, X-Wings and TIE Fighters as well as plenty of new skins from the Star Wars galaxy.

It’ll also feature some impressive events, like one where players will seemingly need to blow up the Death Star that’s looming over the island.

Featured Image Credit: Epic Games

Topics: Epic Games, Fortnite, Mobile Games

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Fortnite XP nerf is overshadowing its stellar new season
  • Fortnite and Lego are coming for the Roblox crown
  • Fortnite players receiving $100 refunds, and you could be eligible
  • Fortnite has ruined the modern gaming landscape

Choose your content:

5 mins ago
19 mins ago
an hour ago
  • 5 mins ago

    Pokémon Red’s Chronicles is a brand-new adventure you can play now

    Not one to miss

    News
  • 19 mins ago

    Star Wars alternative Episode 9 praised by fans

    The duel to end them all

    News
  • an hour ago

    MCU Young Avengers lineup has fans divided

    The Avengers next generation is waiting

    News
  • an hour ago

    PlayStation 5 getting huge free open-world RPG you can download this week

    HUGE win

    News