As a result their Fortnite app has been removed from the store.” Apple said (via CNBC): “Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users.Some context:Įarlier in August, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store after the game’s parent company, Epic Games, allowed people to buy the game’s in-game currency for a discounted price through Epic rather than Apple, which I wrote about for. Some are even selling for $10,000, according to Apple Insider. Apple iPhones with Fortnite installed are being sold on eBay.