"Fortnite" iOS version can be played for the first time in a while. Through cloud gaming service GeForce NOW

NVIDIA announced on January 14th that beta testing of the iOS/Android version of Fortnite will begin next week on its cloud gaming service GeForce NOW. bottom. The mobile version of the game isn't currently available on the app stores for either platform, but it looks like it will be playable through GeForce NOW.

In such a situation, the iOS / Android version will be provided through GeForce NOW this time. To be precise, it is a version optimized for touch operation. Regarding the Android version, since there is a mechanism that allows users to install apps obtained from sources other than Google Play, Epic Games continues to officially distribute it, but the iOS version will be playable for the first time in a long time since the above-mentioned suspension of distribution. . "Fortnite" has been available on GeForce NOW for PC before, but it was not playable on iOS.

The iOS version will be played by accessing GeForce NOW on the web browser Safari, not via the GeForce NOW app. This is due to Apple restrictions, and the same goes for playing titles other than Fortnite. Microsoft's cloud gaming service Xbox Cloud Gaming has also managed to launch an iOS version of the service via Safari.

The mobile version of Fortnite will be beta tested for GeForce NOW over the next few weeks. At this time, it is not possible to register for participation from Japan, but it is expected that it will be possible to play in Japan when it is officially offered. Starting with this work, NVIDIA has also revealed that it will expand the provision of touch-optimized games on GeForce NOW. In cooperation with manufacturers, we will promote touch operation support for PC games.