Fortnite is once again available on the U.S. Apple App Store after Epic Games' extended legal battle following its 2020 removal over payment disputes. Epic's decision to introduce a direct payment method for in-game purchases led to allegations of monopolistic practices and restrictions on developer freedom. This return marks not just a victory for Fortnite fans, but it also poses significant implications for the digital marketplace and developers' relationships with major platform holders like Apple. The case has highlighted the ongoing tensions between security and payment policies in digital commerce.
For fans, it's a long-awaited victory. For the industry, it's a development with deep implications.
Epic Games introduced a direct payment method for in-game currency, bypassing Apple's mandatory 30% revenue cut.
What ensued was a legal battle that spanned years, arguing that Apple’s App Store policies amounted to monopolistic practices.
With this return, Fortnite's presence on iOS could shift digital marketplaces and developer relationships with platform holders.
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