One of the most popular video games of our time enters closed beta on Apple devices — sort of. We’re talking about Fortnite from Epic Games. The game was removed from the AppStore due to a legal dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Thanks to a detour via Nvidia GeForce Now, it’s soon back on the iPhone.
- Fortnite is coming back to Apple devices.
- Nvidia GeForce Now allows the game to be streamed to smartphones.
- It is not the classic version of the video game.
As a gamer, it is difficult to get around the topic of “Fortnite”. The game is one of the most played games in recent years and has an incredibly large fan base. Therefore, it was a big problem when the game was removed from the Apple App Store due to a conflict between Apple and developer Epic Games. From next week you can play Fortnite on Apple devices again – but only with a small detour.
The video game appears on Nvidia’s cloud gaming service, called GeForce Now. The closed beta for the mobile port of Fortnite will start there next week, where you can make life difficult for other players using touch controls. This closed beta is not just limited to Apple devices. Users too: inside Android devices can enjoy the new control. In the previous smartphone version, you could connect a mouse and keyboard to the mobile phone to gamble, which will no longer be possible.
The official Fortnite mobile teaser! / © Android Police
How can I play Fortnite now?
GeForce Now is loaded via the Safari browser and does not use the App Store. This makes it possible to play Fortnite directly in the browser. However, you have to pay attention to a few things. Firstly, it is a closed beta. That means you don’t necessarily get access. It’s just a chance to get involved.
On the other hand, there is a slightly larger problem with the offer itself. You can create an account on the Nvidia website at any time and be put on a waiting list. There is no prioritization between a subscription and gamers without a subscription. However, your playing time will be significantly limited if you decide against the 49.99 euro subscription. With the “free-to-play” edition, you can only play for one hour a day and run the risk of getting bogged down in a queue.
With the “Priority” version, you can try mobile Fortnite for up to 6 hours a day and have priority access to queues. Also, the game is streamed in better graphics via the cloud service. However, 49.99 euros per month is also a proud sum. But here’s the gamer tip: Since the game is entering the closed beta, it shouldn’t be long before the open beta starts. So if you exercise patience, you should be able to participate.
What do you think of Fortnite? Do you think the mobile port with touch controls makes sense or do you prefer playing with a mouse and keyboard? Let me know in the comments!