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Google Play now notifies searches for Fortnite that Epic’s battle royale phenomenon is not available on the platform. Fortnite google play store Back in 2018, Google was reportedly so worried about the likes of Epic Games bypassing the Play Store that it offered the video game and software developer and publisher a $147 million USD (roughly $202 million CAD) deal to bring Fortnite to the Play Store.
But there’s a reason Google built the Play store in the first place: It’s a big money-maker, and it’s only getting bigger. Revenue from the Play store and Apple’s App Store jumped 35% between 2016 and 2017, with the Play store generating an estimated $20.1 billion in sales last year. If users get used to the idea of installing apps directly from publishers, growth in that revenue stream could slow or even reverse. 'Fortnite' is finally available through the Google Play Store *Requires a Microsoft account with Xbox profile. Xbox Cloud Gaming (beta) with Fortnite may require supported Bluetooth controller (sold separately). Select regions, devices, and browsers. Streaming limitations apply; server availability and wait times vary. Requires internet, ISP fees apply. Fortnite contains optional in-game purchases.