Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20% | TechCrunch

"With these updates, we have also resolved our disputes worldwide with Epic Games. The changes are part of a new settlement between the two tech rivals that will allow Epic Games to bring Fortnite back to the Google Play Store globally, while also investing in its own alternative app store, the Epic Games Store for Android."

"Google's Registered App Stores program will offer a more streamlined installation flow for users who want to install apps from outside of Google Play. One of Epic's concerns was that the process for sideloading apps involved scary warnings to users about the danger of non-Play Store apps. That program will allow this, as approved stores will need to meet certain quality and safety requirements."

"The new service fee will be 20% for in-app purchases on new installs and 10% for recurring subscriptions. Like Apple, Google's default commission has been 30%, with a reduced fee of 15% for recurring subscriptions. Now, it will go even lower with these adjusted rates."

Google has settled its legal dispute with Epic Games by implementing significant Play Store reforms. The company is reducing its commission structure from 30% to 20% for in-app purchases, with an additional 5% fee if developers use Google's billing system, and lowering recurring subscription fees to 10%. Google introduced the Registered App Stores program, enabling users to install alternative app stores through a streamlined process that removes intimidating security warnings while maintaining quality and safety standards. These changes allow Epic Games to return Fortnite to the Play Store globally and develop its own Epic Games Store for Android. The program will initially launch in markets outside the U.S. before expanding domestically once court approval is obtained.

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