Fortnite adds cheaper mobile payment option to circumvent Apple, Google fees

Epic Games has added a new "direct payment" option to Fortnite on iPhone and Android devices, aimed at cutting out the portion of proceeds Apple and Google take via their own official stores.

Epic has long railed against Apple and Google's 30 per cent cut, and previously launched Fortnite on Android via its own launcher to get around the issue.

The launch of a new, cheaper direct payment option in-game seems to be Epic's latest salvo in this ongoing battle. On both mobile platforms, £9.99 of in-game currency (1000 V-Bucks) will now cost £7.99 if you pick the option to pay Epic directly.

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