PSA: Fortnite for iPhone and iPad crashes on iOS 26 beta after Blitz Royale replace

Fortnite returned to the U.S. App Retailer final month after a 5 yr hiatus over litigation between Epic Video games and Apple. As of as we speak, nonetheless, Fortnite is pretty much as good as gone on iPhones and iPads working the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta.

Epic Video games launched a brand new model of Fortnite for iOS as we speak that features an all-new mobile-targeted model of the sport known as Blitz Royale. Sadly, Fortnite additionally crashes immediately on iOS 26 beta.

Players have flagged the problem on social media all day, noting that it’s unclear if the habits is a bug or intentional. The Fortnite Standing account on X doesn’t seem to have acknowledged the problem.

App incompatibility is anticipated with OS beta variations, though often issues begin with current variations of apps upon updating to the brand new OS. On this case, the app ran high-quality on the OS, however an up to date model of the app broke compatibility.

Previous to the app replace, Fortnite labored on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

Hopefully Epic Video games didn’t deliberately disable assist for iOS 26 and the problem might be resolved quickly. For now, the one choice is to both downgrade from iOS 26 to iOS 18 or look ahead to an replace to the Fortnite app.

Fortnite requires the newest model of the app to be put in since each participant must entry the identical model of the net multiplayer recreation.

Within the meantime, right here’s extra about the brand new phone-friendly Blitz Royale recreation addition:

Blitz Royale is a 32-player Battle Royale mode with new gameplay each match and frequent updates. One of the best half? Victory might be yours in 5 minutes or much less — excellent for taking part in in your telephone!

All opponents begin with the identical random Medallion or distinctive weapon on a small map. This implies everybody has the identical benefit! Enhance your Blitz Degree by eliminating opponents and surviving Storm circles. As you stage up, get highly effective weapons and power-ups. Loot Golden Chests for much more power-ups and Golden Provide Drops for much more Medallions 🥇

All of the power-ups in Fortnite Blitz Royale, known as “Boons.”

Hit the blitz solo or in a squad of 4. Blitz Royale can be obtainable till July 15, and will return at a later date with refreshed gameplay, maps, and rewards. 

Fortnite is obtainable for iPhone and iPad within the U.S. App Retailer … so long as you’ve 4GB RAM and iOS 18, that’s, for now.