Fortnite players on iOS are about to be heavily limited with new update

More restrictions are coming for players using the outdated app.
Image via Epic Games

Epic Games and Apple haven’t been on speaking terms since late 2020. The relationship between the two parties went downhill after Epic came after Apple, as the developer didn’t agree with the monopolistic nature of the App Store.

Recommended Videos

A lot has happened since the initial incident, but Fortnite fans on iOS devices are still stuck with a 2020 version of the game, and their situation is looking to get worse after Jan. 30.

At the end of January, Fortnite players on patch 13.40 won’t be able to spend V-Bucks, and they’ll also need to be over 18 years of age to play the game. While the change will affect Apple users the most, it doesn’t have anything to do with the tech giant.

In the name of protecting young players, Epic’s looking to use the latest suite of its online services, which also includes parental controls, verification, and purchasing settings, therefore requiring the shutdown of certain features in older versions of Fortnite.

This news hit the deck after Epic’s violation of the “Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act” in late December 2022. The developer was under the radar after countless reports from parents featuring unauthorized credit card purchases.

When these charges were disputed, Epic made sure to lock affected accounts which further expanded the controversy. In addition to changes to the purchase and parental systems, Epic’s also paying $520 million as compensation to the Federal Trade Commission, and $245 million of it will be used to settle with affected users.

These changes impacting certain players are expected to be implemented on Jan. 30.


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article How to get the Leviathan Axe in Fortnite
The Kratos bundle featuring the Leviathan Axe in Fortnite.
Read Article All free Fortnite Festival songs today (March 2024)
A split image of Fortnite Festival shop page on the left and the notes chart on stage on the right.
Read Article How to get a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite
vehcile lego fortnite
Related Content
Read Article How to get the Leviathan Axe in Fortnite
The Kratos bundle featuring the Leviathan Axe in Fortnite.
Read Article All free Fortnite Festival songs today (March 2024)
A split image of Fortnite Festival shop page on the left and the notes chart on stage on the right.
Read Article How to get a Power Cell in LEGO Fortnite
vehcile lego fortnite
Author
Gökhan Çakır
Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.