Fortnite's Return to iPhone and iPad in Brazil Delayed Again Amid Ongoing Negotiations with CADE

Fortnite's return to iPhone and iPad in Brazil is delayed once again, pushed back from August 21 to October due to ongoing negotiations between Apple and the country's competition authority, CADE. Epic Games cites CADE's extension of the deadline for Apple to comply with mandated changes. The game's initial July relaunch was also postponed.

Epic Games has once again delayed the relaunch of Fortnite for iPhone and iPad users in Brazil. The game was initially set to return in July but has been pushed back to October due to ongoing negotiations between Apple and the country's competition authority, CADE [1]. This delay comes after CADE granted Apple more time to comply with the mandated changes, which include allowing alternative app distribution and third-party payment links [1].

The initial July relaunch was also postponed to August 21, but with the recent extension, the game's release is now scheduled for October [1]. Epic Games has expressed hope that CADE can ensure Brazilian consumers and developers have the same freedoms as users in the U.S., following the court decision that allows developers to direct their users outside of their apps for transactions [1].

This development comes as Epic Games navigates mixed regulatory outcomes in various regions. In the U.S., a recent ruling in favor of Epic Games against Apple and Google has highlighted ongoing legal battles over app store restrictions and in-app payment options [3]. Meanwhile, Apple continues to face geopolitical pressures, with tariffs adding to its cost structure. The company expects tariff-related costs to increase from $800 million in the June quarter to $1.1 billion in the September quarter [2].

Investors should closely monitor these developments, as they could impact Apple's financial performance and product release cadence. The ongoing legal disputes and regulatory challenges pose risks to Apple's business model, while the tariff costs highlight the company's exposure to geopolitical risks. However, Apple has shown resilience in managing these pressures, and its ability to adapt to changing conditions will be key to its future success.

References:
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/18/fortnites-return-to-iphone-and-ipad-delayed-once-again-in-brazil/
[2] https://www.barchart.com/story/news/34221586/apple-expects-1-1-billion-tariff-hit-in-4th-quarter-after-800-million-q3-hit-ceo-tim-cook-warns-many-factors-that-could-change
[3] https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/08/47057842/epic-games-wins-partial-victory-against-apple-google-in-australian-court-what-happened