How to play Fortnite on iPhone and iOS

There are plenty of ways you can play Fortnite on iPhone and all of your iOS devices in 2024, so here’s every method you can use to access the game on mobile.

After a long legal dispute, Fortnite has finally returned to Android and iOS platforms. However, at the time of writing, the latter is only available in the EU region.

That said, for a limited time, players can get a free Katalina skin and other rewards by completing missions via the Fortnite mobile app.

So, if you’re keen on grabbing this skin or just want to play the game on the go, make sure you know how to play Fortnite on iOS and iPhone.

How to play Fortnite on iOS

To play Fortnite on iOS, you’ll first need to download the Epic Games Store app. Follow the steps below to download and install the game on your device:

1. Head to Fortnite’s Epic Games Store download page.
2. Select Download Now.
3. If you get an App Installation prompt, set the Allow Marketplace From Epic Games option in your Settings to Allow.
4. Once you’re all set, install the game.
5. Wait for the installation process to finish.

And just like that, once successfully installed, you’ll be able to play Fortnite on your iOS device. With that in mind, make sure that you’re running version 17.6 of iOS, as this is a requirement to run the game.  Alternatively, iPhone users can also opt to install Fortnite via the Altstore Pal. 

How to play Fortnite on iPhone using Amazon Luna

To play Fortnite on iPhone or iOS devices using Amazon Luna, you will first need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime or Luna+ on your Amazon Account. With your active membership, you can then follow the steps below to start playing Fortnite on your iOS mobile device:

1. Go to the Amazon Luna page using your Safari browser.
2. Log in to your Amazon account.
3. Search for Fortnite on the Luna homepage.
4. Click on the game and press Start.
5. Enjoy Fortnite on your iPhone using Amazon Luna.

When you open Fortnite from within Amazon Luna, your Epic account will be used to sign you in immediately. Your progression will be carried over to any other Epic account you use on another platform.

GeForce Now

To start playing Fortnite on GeForce Now, make sure you have an active Nvidia account in place. Once you have that, follow the steps below to start playing the game on iOS devices:

1. Head over to the GeForce Now website using your Safari browser.
2. Login to your Nvidia account and press the Join Now button.
3. Add the webpage to your home screen using the Share button.
4. Access GeForce Now from your iPhone home screen and open it in Safari.
5. Search for Fortnite and click on Play.
6. Click the Login button and link your Epic Games account with the service.
7. Click on Play to launch Fortnite on your iPhone.

Although this method is more complex than with Luna, another way to play Fortnite on your iOS devices is by using Nvidia’s GeForce Now cloud gaming service. Unlike Amazon Luna, this allows you to stream Fortnite for free.

Remember the free subscription to GeForce Now will only allow you to play the game for 1 hour at max. If you want to play longer, you’ll have to upgrade to a premium subscription for $9.99 a month.

How to play Fortnite with XCloud

You can use Xbox’s XCloud cloud gaming platform to play Fortnite on all iOS devices. Make sure you have an Xbox account set up before you begin the process of playing the game, which is also completely free.

Follow the steps below to play Fortnite using XCloud on your iPhone:

1. Head over to the Xbox Cloud gaming website using your Safari Browser.
2. Search for Fortnite and click on the Play For Free button.
3. On the next page, click the Get Ready to Play button.
4. Add the webpage to your home screen using the Share button.
5. Access XCloud from your iPhone home screen and open it in Safari.
6. Sign in to your Microsoft Account and look for Fortnite.
7. Click on Play to launch the game.
8. Link your Epic Games account within Fortnite and you’re done!

After logging in, the game can be played on an iPhone using touch controls or a gamepad through Bluetooth. You can access the 8 dots on the left side of your screen anytime to bring up the Xbox menu to quit the game.

That’s how you can play Fortnite on iPhone or iOS devices. For more on the battle royale, check out the rarest skins, the best skins, if there are free V-bucks codes, every collab & crossover, and all NPC character locations.