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Fortnite's return to the Apple App Store and iOS has caused an eight-year record surge in downloads, with a spike in daily activity, too
Fortnite has experienced an eight-year record surge in downloads and daily activity following its return to the Apple App Store on iOS devices. The game achieved its fourth-highest download week ever, nearing its 2018 launch popularity, with daily installs increasing by over 1,400 percent.
Rocket League is the first game shown off in Unreal Engine 6 and it's as shiny as you'd expect
Epic Games and Psyonix revealed Unreal Engine 6 with a brief trailer during the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major. The teaser showcased significantly enhanced visual fidelity for Rocket League, which has been running on Unreal Engine 3. While no release date was given, the showcase suggests the engine could see games launching within the next year or two.
Rocket League Will Be the First Unreal Engine 6 Title, With A Bold New Look
Psyonix announced that Rocket League will be the first game to utilize Unreal Engine 6, marking a significant visual upgrade from its decade-old Unreal Engine 3 foundation. While no release timeline has been provided, the move signifies a major shift for the popular car-sports hybrid, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney previously highlighting Unreal Engine 6's embrace of a multithreaded approach.
Unreal Engine 6 Announced, First Real-Time Footage Showcased With Rocket League
Epic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6, showcasing its first real-time footage integrated into Rocket League. The engine features significant improvements in reflections, lighting, foliage, and effects. While no release window is confirmed, preview versions are anticipated in 2027 or 2028, with CEO Tim Sweeney highlighting its role as a nexus point for the studio's engine development.
Fortnite returns to the App Store everywhere except Australia
Fortnite has returned to the App Store globally, excluding Australia, following a dispute between Epic Games and Apple. Epic Games expressed confidence that regulatory scrutiny will force Apple to be more transparent about its fee structures. The legal battle continues in Australia, where Epic claims Apple is still enforcing unlawful developer terms despite a court ruling in Epic's favor.
Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees
Fortnite has returned to the iOS App Store globally, excluding Australia, as Epic Games continues its legal battle against Apple's App Store fees. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney stated the relaunch is part of the "final battle" against Apple's alleged anticompetitive practices, with expectations that court rulings may force Apple to disclose its fee structure.
"We see this as the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax worldwide" - Fortnite returns to the App Store globally as Epic prepares for "the final battle"
Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store globally, excluding Australia, as Epic Games continues its legal fight against Apple's commission fees. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney views this as the beginning of the end for the 'Apple Tax' worldwide, citing Apple's recent Supreme Court filing. The company is committed to restoring competition in digital stores and payment markets.
Fortnite Is Back on the App Store Across the World
Fortnite has returned to the App Store globally, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney celebrating the move as the beginning of the end for Apple's "Apple Tax." This marks a significant shift in the availability of the popular game on Apple devices.
Xbox scraps Microsoft Copilot in yet another win for new CEO Asha Sharma
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced the discontinuation of Microsoft Copilot development for consoles and mobile, prioritizing community connection and addressing player and developer friction. This decision marks a significant shift away from AI integration for Xbox, contrasting with Microsoft's broader AI initiatives and the continued embrace of the technology by other industry figures and companies.
Blood pressure too low? Try our quiz about the most freakishly out-of-touch things tech CEOs have ever said
This article presents a quiz featuring controversial and out-of-touch quotes from various tech and gaming CEOs. It highlights statements on topics ranging from game pricing and AI's impact on jobs to corporate responsibility and the nature of development.
Dead by Daylight Studio Announces Layoffs in Mobile and External Development Teams
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has announced layoffs primarily affecting its mobile and external development teams due to declining demand for such projects. This follows similar recent announcements from Iron Galaxy Studios, Polyarc Games, and Epic Games, with Epic CEO Tim Sweeney citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and the need for significant cost savings.
Fortnite's low-priority bug reports are regularly wiped, which Epic Games CEO says is "normal," but Rust boss says he'd "rather have them logged than forgotten," even if they're old
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated that low-priority bug reports for Fortnite are periodically wiped as part of normal software development, a practice that Facepunch Studios COO Alistair McFarlane contrasts with Rust's long-term bug logging. While Sweeney defends the prioritization of fixes based on value, McFarlane prefers keeping all reports, even older ones, for potential future use or as training material.
Epic is reportedly cooking up a Disney extraction shooter, and suggestions staff are lukewarm on it are 'not reflective of the ambitions of the Disney collaboration'
Epic Games is reportedly developing an extraction shooter in collaboration with Disney, despite internal lukewarm reception. This project is part of a larger deal that includes at least two more games. The news follows recent layoffs at Epic, attributed by CEO Tim Sweeney to challenges in maintaining Fortnite's engagement and profitability.
Vague Patch Notes: No, Epic Games is not the bellwether of the game industry
This article critiques the notion that Epic Games is a bellwether for the game industry, arguing that its success is primarily tied to the battle royale mode of Fortnite, a cash-in on a trend rather than a creative vision. The author contends that Epic's over-reliance on Fortnite and the underperformance of the Epic Games Store, coupled with questionable business strategies, led to recent layoffs, contrasting this with more diversified companies like Blizzard and Square Enix.
Is Fortnite’s Popularity Declining? (2026)
Fortnite is experiencing a decline in player engagement and hype since 2025, leading to significant layoffs at Epic Games. Despite still having over a million daily players, the company is cutting costs due to spending more than it earns. Epic plans to focus on building new Fortnite experiences and advancing its Unreal Engine technology.
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
Apple is appealing to the Supreme Court for a second time regarding its ability to charge commissions on mobile purchases made through third-party payment systems. This legal battle with Epic Games centers on the fees Apple charges developers. Epic Games has also been in a similar dispute with Google, which recently saw Fortnite return to the Google Play Store.
Epic Games and Fortnite Might Be in Free-Fall, per Industry Analyst
Industry analyst Joost van Dreunen suggests that Epic Games and its flagship title Fortnite may be facing significant challenges, despite their popularity. He points to recent layoffs, the slow adoption of generative AI in gaming, and ongoing platform holder cost imbalances as contributing factors to a potential decline.
Fortnite's AI-generated brainrot characters are here, and I hate it
The author expresses strong disapproval of Fortnite's new 'Brainrot Bundle' featuring AI-generated characters, citing concerns about the nature of AI content and its origins. This bundle's release is particularly poorly timed given recent layoffs at Epic Games and a reported downturn in Fortnite engagement.
"Fortnite's cultural moment is starting to fade," games analyst says amid mass layoffs, and its downturn is part of the "erosion of American leadership" in video games
Fortnite is experiencing a significant downturn in engagement, contributing to recent layoffs at Epic Games. Industry analyst Joost van Dreunen suggests this decline reflects a broader erosion of American cultural dominance in the video game industry, exacerbated by platform holders capturing disproportionate revenue compared to content creators.
MMO Business Roundup: Nintendo’s US patent, The Crew lawsuit, Epic helps a terminally ill former dev
This MMO business roundup covers several key industry events. Nintendo's attempt to patent a monster-summoning mechanic was rejected by the U.S. Patent Office, while Ubisoft faces a lawsuit in France over the shutdown of The Crew. Epic Games has committed to covering insurance costs for a terminally ill former employee laid off during recent company-wide reductions.