Five years after being removed, Fortnite is back in the U.S. App Store after being authorized by Apple.

On Tuesday, Apple authorized Fortnite, a first-person shooter game developed by Epic Games, bringing it back to the App Store in the United States after being taken off five years prior.

In 2020, Fortnite was removed from the App Store after Epic changed the game online to accept payments directly rather than via Apple’s in-app payment system, which charges up to 30%. The action infuriated Apple and sparked a protracted legal dispute.

Epic won a legal battle last month when a judge said that Apple could not impose a fee on apps that link out for money or control whether or not those connections resemble buttons. Last week, Epic announced that Fortnite has been added to the US App Store. In order to be allowed to return, Fortnite had to pass Apple’s App Review process, which involves having new apps or updates examined by Apple staff members to make sure they function and follow company policies.

Since Epic submitted the software to Apple on May 9, the company has been taking its time to approve it. Epic launched a court challenge last week, and a judge ruled on Monday that Apple needed to either explain why Fortnite hadn’t been authorized yet or reach an agreement with Epic on the game’s status.

Apple is requesting a delay to allow it to reverse the modifications it has already made to the App Store in accordance to the most recent court ruling, which it is contesting. A request for comment was not immediately answered by an Apple official.

The decision last month caused big app developers like Spotify and Amazon to

must modify their applications to include buttons for purchasing content. For instance, customers can now purchase Kindle books directly from the iPhone’s Kindle app.

With the modifications made possible by last month’s order, Amazon and Spotify were able to upgrade previously approved apps. In addition to booting Fortnite, the iPhone manufacturer deleted Epic’s developer account after Epic filed a lawsuit against it.

Under the Digital Markets Act, which went into effect last year, Epic was able to obtain a European developer account and is currently selling Fortnite in Europe through a third-party app store. Fortnite is also accessible to iPhone users via cloud gaming providers. However, Epic said that Apple attempted to cancel its account even in Europe before reversing course.

Apple’s revenue from the App Store is becoming a bigger and bigger element of the company’s operations. Advertising, AppleCare warranties, payments, and subscription services like Apple TV+ are all included in Apple’s Services division. Apple’s March quarter services revenue was close to $27 billion.