Fortnite trolls Apple with new Tart Tycoon bad apple skin

By Rijit Banerjee
Modified Aug 22, 2020 12:17 GMT
Epic Games and Apple have been under kerfuffle recently. (Image Credit: Epic Games)
Epic Games and Apple have been under kerfuffle recently. (Image Credit: Epic Games)

Epic Games recently embarked on a mission to end the monopoly of Apple and introduced a direct payment option in the Fortnite iOS and Android versions. In retaliation, Apple has removed Fortnite from its App Store. This means that iOS players of the game wouldn't be receiving any updates to the game until the issue gets resolved.

Fortnite has started a #FreeFortnite movement on Twitter and recently posted a parody video to mock Apple for its supposedly unfair policies and practices. The video highlighted an incident that took place in 1984.

Meanwhile, Epic Games is back with another official tournament to make the players hop on the Apple-trolling bandwagon. The event will reward the players with the 'Tart Tycoon' outfit, which showcases Apple as an evil power.

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The #FreeFortnite Cup will be held on 23rd August, and has received a positive reception from the Fortnite community. As iOS players won't be able to play the game on their device, Fortnite decided to add an exciting new challenge that rewards the players for eating the most number of apples.

These rewards include Alienware laptops, PlayStation consoles and other gaming hardware.

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Fortnite Community reacts to the new 'Bad Apple' skin

Tart Tycoon Cosmetic in Fortnite (Image Credit: Pro Game Guides)
Tart Tycoon Cosmetic in Fortnite (Image Credit: Pro Game Guides)

The Fortnite community had a lot to say over the controversy, and had mixed feelings regarding the tournament, as some were in favor of Apple, while some supported Epic. However, one thing which the whole community agreed upon was that the 'Tart Tycoon' skin was the perfect way for Fortnite to take a jibe at Apple.

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Some people believe in the cause of Epic Games and how Apple takes a significant 30% from their hard-earned money. If Epic Games wins this lawsuit, they will allow game developers to claim their money

On the other hand, some people think Apple was right to take that money as they provide high security to these applications and maintain a safe environment.

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