Apple has reinstated Epic Games' developer account in the EU - meaning they can bring 'Fortnite' back to the iPhone after all.
The video game developer planned to get the Epic Games Store and the battle royale game on iOS devices in Europe, however, Apple originally put a blocker on this happening.
Epic Games said in a statement last week: "We recently announced that Apple approved our Epic Games Sweden AB developer account.
"We intended to use that account to bring the Epic Games Store and Fortnite to iOS devices in Europe thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). To our surprise, Apple has terminated that account and now we cannot develop the Epic Games Store for iOS.
"This is a serious violation of the DMA and shows Apple has no intention of allowing true competition on iOS devices."
The DMA means Apple and other Big Tech companies must give "alternative marketplaces" access to distribute apps on iOS devices, in the case of the tech giant, its App Store.
As a result, Epic Games decided to create an alternative app marketplace for iPhone so it could bring the Fortnite app there, but Apple threw a spanner in the works with the ban.
However, there is some good news, as Apple has since told CNN that they've revoked the ban after coming to an agreement with Epic that satisfies the new EU policies.
The beloved title was previously removed from the platform after Epic Games bashed Apple for taking 30 per cent in commission in the App Store, resulting in the two locking horns in court.
In January, Epic's CEO Tim Sweeney said the company would be returning their game to iOS devices through their Epic Games Store, and is hoping their marketplace will “become the number one multi-platform software store, on the foundation of payment competition, 0-12 percent fees, and exclusive games like ‘Fortnite’."
In a press release, Apple executive Phil Schiller announced the tech conglomerate’s change in policy.
He said: “The changes we’re announcing today comply with the Digital Markets Act’s requirements in the European Union, while helping to protect EU users from the unavoidable increased privacy and security threats this regulation brings.
“Our priority remains creating the best, most secure possible experience for our users in the EU and around the world.
“Developers can now learn about the new tools and terms available for alternative app distribution and alternative payment processing, new capabilities for alternative browser engines and contactless payments, and more. Importantly, developers can choose to remain on the same business terms in place today if they prefer.”
