It wasn't until iPadOS 13.4 that Apple released official mouse and trackpad support on the iPad (a feature that came with the new Magic Keyboard with trackpad). With iOS 13, it added mouse support within the accessibility options, limiting this function but that it was the first step for what was to come.
With the launch of Apple Arcade in March of last year, Apple was only confirming that it wants its mobile devices to become an excellent option to consider for users who enjoy games on its platform. The latest news related to Apple's gaming platform is found at WWDC 2020.
In addition to including support for both iOS, tvOS and iPadOS for Microsoft's Xbox Elite 2 controller, the Cupertino-based company has confirmed that the iPad will have support for gaming with a mouse and keyboard. Does this mean that the users of this device will be able to play Fortnite with keyboard and mouse?
In the description of the day where this new functionality was discussed, we can read:
Level up your iPad games and add keyboard, mouse and trackpad controls. Find out how to use the Game Controller framework to augment your existing titles, bring games from other platforms, or dream of entirely new interaction experiences.
Learn how to integrate "delta" mouse and keyboard coordination events for player movement, and to disable pointer system gestures like the Dock or Control Center to get the most out of full screen gameplay.
The type of games where you can most take advantage of mouse and keyboard support with shooters like Fortnite, Call of Duty, PUBG, although the latter still does not offer support for controllers as if they do both Fortnite and Call of Duty: Mobile
