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FactConfirmedBusiness·March 18, 2026
Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store via Epic-Google Partnership
Fortnite returns to the Google Play Store on March 19, 2026 after a six-year absence, following a deal where Epic spends ~$800 million on Google services in exchange for promotion and Unreal Engine access.
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Evidence45%Reported
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March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
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Fortnite makes its return to the Google Play Store after six-year absenseAndroidauthority·Mar 18
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
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