Fortnite Now Available to All on iOS via Nvidia's GeForce NOW Streaming Service

[MacRumors]

Following several months of beta testing, Nvidia today announced that popular battle royale game Fortnite is now available to all GeForce NOW subscribers via Safari on iOS, complete with optimized on-screen touch controls and game menus.

Fortnite had been unavailable to play on the iPhone and iPad since Apple removed the game from the App Store in August 2020, after developer Epic Games added a direct payment option to the game in violation of the App Store's rules. However, the game can now be streamed on iOS via GeForce NOW or Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming.

MacRumors tested Fortnite on iOS via GeForce NOW while it was in beta for those interested in a hands-on look at the gameplay experience.

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GeForce NOW is a cross-platform, subscription-based service that allows users to stream hundreds of games across multiple devices. On the iPhone, the service is only available on the web due to App Store rules. On the Mac, there is a GeForce NOW app available that was recently updated with native support for Apple silicon chips.

GeForce NOW offers a basic, limited membership option available for free, with upgraded membership tiers starting at $9.99 per month.

Article Link: Fortnite Now Available to All on iOS via Nvidia's GeForce NOW Streaming Service

 

[opeter]

Good, Apple cannot block different web services.

 

[UKitsme]

so what was all the fuss about, why didn't they just do this in first place?

 

[Populus]

What a great service, it allows me enjoy great games -like Fortnite or Control- on my Mac with high quality. And I don’t need a powerful CPU or GPU (my 2014 dual core mac is pretty limited in that matter). Until the day I get a PS5, GeforceNow is the way.

If I had to point a flaw, Is the lack of some games that I’d really want to be on the platform, like the latest Arkane’s Prey.

 

[cocky jeremy]

I love it for two reasons:

1) No one will know about or even use this
2) This kills Epic's argument about Apple being the only App Store for stuff like this.

Hahaha.

 

[4jasontv]

Fortnite had been unavailable to play on the iPhone and iPad since Apple removed the game from the App Store in August 2020, after developer Epic Games added a direct payment option to the game in violation of the App Store's rules.

Is there a technical term for this type of code? Backdoor? Timebomb?

 

[1284814]

Still not done until side loading is a thing and even installing other os on iOS. XD.
on iPad or iphone

 

[MayaUser]

Before you rush to let your kids jump into this, or any other Epic loot-box driven game (Rocket League et al), remember that renowned consumer privacy company PrivacySpy rates creepy, sleazy Epic as just 2.2/10.

That makes it worse than Amazon, Google, and even Zuckerberg’s Facebook.

That makes it the third worst company in the world for user privacy. The dubious honor of number one on that list? Houseparty.

Guess who owns Houseparty?

 

[gaximus]

Before you rush to let your kids jump into this, or any other Epic loot-box driven game (Rocket League et al), remember that renowned consumer privacy company PrivacySpy rates creepy, sleazy Epic as just 2.2/10.

That makes it worse than Amazon, Google, and even Zuckerberg’s Facebook.

That makes it the third worst company in the world for user privacy. The dubious honor of number one on that list? Houseparty.

Guess who owns Houseparty?

Do you have a link? Sounds like an interesting read.

 

[thejoshuabradshaw]

Is there a technical term for this type of code? Backdoor? Timebomb?

Yes, it's douche-canoeing.

 

[cocky jeremy]

Still not done until side loading is a thing and even installing other os on iOS.

You can give that dream up.

 

[jav6454]

By now, they are becoming pointless.

 

[Android_IOS_GUY]

Just played fortnite the other day on gamepass and I wasn't a fan of it. I enjoy COD mobile way better. Now apex legends is available on iOS it's pretty much a sinking ship for fortnite.

 

[dontwalkhand]

This service is actually cool. As a person who is all Apple and missing out on great games, I’ll take this.

Glad Epic still has Sign In with Apple too.

 

[dontwalkhand]

Just played fortnite the other day on gamepass and I wasn't a fan of it. I enjoy COD mobile way better. Now apex legends is available on iOS it's pretty much a sinking ship for fortnite.

Trying Apex now. If it lets me destroy buildings like Fortnite, I’ll be a happy camper.

Something about destroying the buildings for the fun of it I love haha.

 

[Android_IOS_GUY]

Trying Apex now. If it lets me destroy buildings like Fortnite, I’ll be a happy camper.

Something about destroying the buildings for the fun of it I love haha.

Sure just shoot the buildings and not your opponents.

 

[Regbial]

Isn't this like a battery killer...? Either way I have no interest in Fortnite. But good for those who do enjoy it...

 

[ackmondual]

so what was all the fuss about, why didn't they just do this in first place?

I'm guessing they had to fight the good fight!

 

[Unregistered 4U]

I'm guessing they had to fight the good fight!

I’m guessing they had to fight.

 

[dynamojoe]

Not gonna lie, I miss playing fortnite on my iPad. I don't miss it $10/month though.

 

[dontwalkhand]

Sure just shoot the buildings and not your opponents.

Well can we pick axe the buildings and the cars like in fortnite?

 

[M.PaulCezanne]

How could this possibly be a decent gaming experience?

 

[InfoTime]

Trying Apex now. If it lets me destroy buildings like Fortnite, I’ll be a happy camper.

Something about destroying the buildings for the fun of it I love haha.

I get it. You can really get your fix for destroying buildings in Fortnite these days with the tank, cow catcher attachment or battle bus.

 

[jakey rolling]

Is there a technical term for this type of code? Backdoor? Timebomb?

You mean adding a feature to software? It's called software development.
Oh, you mean the thing Apple did because Epic added a feature to their software? It's called gatekeeping.

 

[jakey rolling]

I love it for two reasons:

1) No one will know about or even use this
2) This kills Epic's argument about Apple being the only App Store for stuff like this.

Hahaha.

I mean, it doesn't run Photoshop or Final Cut Pro, so I guess it tracks that Mac users won't use it.