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Fortnite has launched an Overwatch crossover in Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3, adding playable heroes D.Va, Genji, Mercy and Tracer alongside hero-themed weapons, milestones and map landmarks. Epic has integrated Overwatch locations—Hanamura, King’s Row and Busan Drum Pavilion—into the Battle Royale island, plus themed sites inspired by Gibraltar and Busan. The Overwatch characters are available across multiple modes (Battle Royale, Zero Build, Team Rumble and Blitz), with in-match events like a King
Fortnite's Overwatch crossover expands IP integration and live-ops play patterns relevant to game devs, monetization teams and platform partners. Epic's simultaneous store operations and PR around a major sale affect distribution, player engagement and platform reputation.
Dossier last updated: 2026-05-19 12:20:34
Fortnite has returned to Apple’s App Store after a years‑long legal and regulatory battle between Epic Games and Apple. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney framed the relisting as the start of the end for the “Apple tax,” saying Apple told the U.S. Supreme Court the case will guide how regulators worldwide set platform commission limits. Epic has long resisted paying App Store commissions and sought to route purchases through its own mobile store; it vows to keep fighting Apple’s alleged anti‑competitive practices, including blocking third‑party stores and controlling payment channels. The relisting excludes Australia as Epic awaits court orders and says it won’t accept unlawful payment arrangements until Apple complies with legal rulings.
Zaheer Kachwala / Reuters : Epic says Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store globally, after its US re-launch in 2025, signaling confidence in a favorable outcome in an ongoing lawsuit — Epic Games said on Tuesday its popular shooter title “Fortnite” has returned to global App Stores, as the videogame maker signaled confidence …
Epic Games的《堡垒之夜》重返全球应用商店
Epic Games publicly apologized after its May 15, 2026 “Big Sale” on the Epic Games Store failed to meet player expectations. The store offered discounts down to 25% of price and continued to give away free titles, but Epic conceded the promotional depth and supporting product features were insufficient. The company says its headquarters team is reallocating resources to rebuild the store’s underlying architecture and fill missing functionality rather than sustain shallow subsidies. Epic encouraged users to still participate—whether by purchasing or claiming free offers—and continues to hand out free games during the sale period, which runs through June 11, 2026.
Fortnite has launched an Overwatch crossover in Chapter 7 Season 2 Act 3, adding playable heroes D.Va, Genji, Mercy and Tracer alongside hero-themed weapons, milestones and map landmarks. Epic has integrated Overwatch locations—Hanamura, King’s Row and Busan Drum Pavilion—into the Battle Royale island, plus themed sites inspired by Gibraltar and Busan. The Overwatch characters are available across multiple modes (Battle Royale, Zero Build, Team Rumble and Blitz), with in-match events like a King’s Row payload that grants Overwatch loot to participants. The collaboration brings franchise IP, new cosmetic and gameplay content, and cross-franchise incentives designed to boost player engagement and monetization.
Epic Games Store has launched its 2026 Spring Mega Sale, running through June 11, 2026 at 23:00 Beijing time, with discounts up to 75% off on multiple titles. The sale applies to both desktop and mobile versions of the Epic Games Store. Epic is also offering weekly free titles during the promotion window; this week’s free game is The Telltale Batman: Shadows Edition, which can be claimed until May 21, 2026 at 23:00. The event continues Epic’s regular shopper-focused promotions that drive downloads and engagement while highlighting the store’s cross-platform presence.