After the removal of Fortnite from the App Store, it was almost next to impossible to play the game on iOS devices given the platform's constraints. Thankfully, cloud gaming services offered by Nvidia and Xbox are here to the rescue.

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Xbox had announced that players can play Fortnite via Xbox Cloud Gaming without any subscriptions. Ideally, players need a Game Pass subscription to use the cloud gaming services, but Epic Games has partnered with Xbox to bring the game to iOS devices while its legal tussle with Apple continues. Simply put, you don't need to pay anything to subscribe to Xbox Cloud Gaming if you only want to play Fortnite. Just hit play, and enjoy! This feature is currently available on Android, iOS, and Windows devices in select countries. Now, let's head into the details and see how you can enjoy Fortnite on iOS.

Updated by Md Armughanuddin on December 12, 2022: We've revisited this article to provide some much-needed housekeeping for those trying to boot into Fortnite utilizing Xbox Cloud Gaming.

How To Play Fortnite Via Xbox Cloud Gaming For Free

In order to play Fortnite on iOS via Xbox Cloud Gaming, players need to follow the steps given below.

  • Firstly, you need to create a Microsoft account. This is absolutely mandatory to use Xbox Cloud Gaming. You can create one via this link.
  • Once you have a Microsoft account, visit this page via your device's browser and click on the "Play For Free" button.
  • Now, you should sign in to your Microsoft account, and hit "Play".

And, that's it! You can now enjoy playing Fortnite on iOS without paying for anything or downloading any updates. Keep in mind that this feature is only available in the countries listed here for Cloud Gaming (check out the Xbox Game Pass tab). You can probably use a VPN to launch the game if you are living in another country, but this could affect the streaming quality. The best part about using this method is that it works on low-end devices as well, as long as you have a high-speed and stable internet connection. With the technical prowess of cloud gaming hardware, players can enjoy much higher-quality graphics as well.

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