In an email to BI after Fortnite went live on the US App Store, CEO Tim Sweeney said Epic's investment in its legal battle with Apple was worth it.

The comeback appeared in jeopardy after Apple initially refused to approve Fortnite’s bid before Apple relented this week, clearing the app for U.S. users. It’s also back in the European Union, where alternative app marketplaces have been mandated since last year.

Apple CEO Tim Cook personally called Texas Governor Greg Abbott urging him to veto legislation requiring age verification for the App Store, escalating the tech industry's battle over child safety regulation.