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Fortnite Returns to Google Play Worldwide Today as Chapter 7 Season 2 Launches

The comeback follows a legal settlement with Google that cut Play Store fees, reshaping Android app‑store rules.

Overview

  • Epic confirmed the Android relisting for March 19, aligning with the new Fortnite Showdown season and offering Battle Royale, Lego Fortnite, OG, Festival, and creator modes.
  • Google’s updated policies reduce in‑app payment fees to 10–20 percent, with an additional 5 percent infrastructure charge for developers using Play Billing later this year.
  • The game’s return restores straightforward installs and automatic updates after years of sideloading and limited U.S. availability since December.
  • Availability is rolling out globally, with early checks indicating phased access in some regions such as India during launch hours.
  • Epic is increasing V‑Bucks prices starting today, and reports say CEO Tim Sweeney agreed to refrain from public criticism of the Play Store until 2032 under the settlement.