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2020
Google removes Fortnite from Play Store
Google removed Fortnite from the Play Store after Epic Games introduced a direct payment option that Google said violated its policies. Google said it would discuss restoring the game to the Play Store.
2020
Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their app stores
Apple and Google removed Fortnite from their app stores for violating their in-app payment guidelines.
2020
Coral Castle museum plans to sue Epic over Fortnite location
The people at the Coral Castle museum said they were going to sue Epic over Fortnite's Coral Castle location, alleging similarities to the real-life site and use of its trademarked name without permission, and seeking monetary damages related to alleged confusion.
2020
Apple removes Fortnite from the App Store
Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after Epic introduced a direct payment option for in-game currency. Apple said the feature had not been reviewed or approved and violated its in-app payment guidelines.
2020
Fortnite adds a direct payment option on iOS
Epic Games introduced a direct payment option in Fortnite for iPhone and iPad, allowing players to purchase 1,000 V-Bucks for $7.99 instead of $9.99 through Apple's in-app purchase mechanism. The article says the option was available in the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
2020
Fortnite Joy Ride update announced
Epic Games confirmed that Fortnite's Joy Ride update, planned for August 5, would introduce driveable vehicles.
2020
Fortnite secures film-screening rights for Movie Nite
Fortnite forged a deal with Warner Bros. Pictures to screen selected films in its in-game Movie Nite feature, with the films available to players varying by territory.
2020
Judge dismisses copyright lawsuit over Fortnite dance emote
A judge threw out a copyright lawsuit brought by college basketball players Jaylen Brantley and Jared Nickens over Fortnite's inclusion of a running-man dance emote, concluding that the emote was not similar enough to their video.
2020
OnePlus and Epic Games announce Fortnite mobile gaming partnership
OnePlus and Epic Games announced a partnership to create a Fortnite mobile experience for OnePlus device owners. The announcement said the OnePlus 8 Series was the first smartphone line able to run Fortnite at 90 FPS; in India, OnePlus users could download Fortnite through the Epic Games App via the Game Space application.
2020
Fortnite and TikTok partner on Emote Royale Contest
Epic Games partnered with TikTok for Fortnite's Emote Royale Contest, inviting players to submit original dance videos on TikTok for a chance to have the winning dance added to Fortnite as an emote.
2020
Twitch announces Streamer Bowl Fortnite tournament
Twitch announced a Twitch Rivals Fortnite pro-am tournament called the Streamer Bowl, planned for January 30. The 16 teams were to compete for a $500,000 prize to be donated to the winning team's charity of choice.
2020
Epic Games launches Fortnite dance contest on TikTok
Epic Games launched the #EmoteRoyaleContest on TikTok, inviting people aged 13 or older to submit original dance routines; the winning dance would become a Fortnite emote.
2019
Fortnite partners with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Fortnite partnered with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and offered players an Imperial Stormtrooper skin in the in-game item shop.
2019
Fortnite and Royal Canadian Legion partner on Remembrance Island
Fortnite partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion to create Remembrance Island, a game mode intended to help young players learn about Canada’s military history.
2019
Royal Canadian Legion launches Remembrance Island in Fortnite
The Royal Canadian Legion launched Remembrance Island, a custom Fortnite island featuring historic sites and memorials and providing young Canadians with an opportunity to learn about Canada’s military history.
2019
Epic Games sues former tester over Fortnite leaks
Epic Games sued a former Fortnite user-experience tester, alleging that he breached a nondisclosure agreement by leaking details about an update, including the new map and gameplay features.
2019
Epic sues Fortnite tester over Chapter 2 leaks
Epic sued Fortnite tester Ronald Sykes, alleging that he leaked information about Fortnite Chapter 2 and breached a non-disclosure agreement; the lawsuit also alleges misappropriation of trade secrets.
2019
Quebec parents file proposed class action over Fortnite
A Montreal-based law firm launched a proposed class action in Canada on behalf of two Quebec parents, alleging that Fortnite publisher Epic Games failed to warn parents about the game's allegedly addictive and potentially harmful nature.