Fortnite has returned to iPhones in Brazil with the launch of the Epic Games Store. However, Epic Games criticizes Apple's nine-step process for accessing the store, alleging it's a deliberate attempt to hinder competition. The Epic Games Store now allows Brazilian iPhone users to download and play Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe, offering a 20% Epic Rewards discount not possible on the App Store due to Apple's rules.

Epic Games claims Apple's policies, including anticompetitive fees and burdensome installation flows, undermine consumer choice and third-party app stores. They compare these tactics to those seen in Japan and have informed Brazilian regulators about the detrimental impact on the iOS app ecosystem. Epic Games is actively lobbying for a simplified access process.

Apple's restrictions prevent alternative stores from launching on iPads, and similar evasive tactics have been observed previously. Users in Brazil can find instructions for accessing Fortnite via the Epic Games Store. This move follows Fortnite's return to the App Store in other regions.