Fri May 16 09:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Fortnite’s Star Wars Update Delayed, Apple Review Process to Blame?**

**Summary:**

The highly anticipated Star Wars-themed mid-season update for Fortnite has been delayed by 24 hours, and the reason might be due to Apple’s unusually long review process. Fortnite, which is set to return to the iOS App Store after a four-year absence, has been stuck in a review process limbo, with Apple taking over 100 hours to review their application. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the delay was due to needing to release a weekly Fortnite update with new content and all platforms must update simultaneously. The pulled application, and the resubmission may cause further delays if Apple continues to ignore Fortnite’s application review. This delay means players will have one less day to earn rewards on the bonus pass.

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