Fortnite Still Blocked on iPhones Amid Epic–Apple Standoff
Cupertino, California, USA: Fortnite remains banned on Apple’s U.S. App Store, despite Apple reinstating it elsewhere. Epic Games accuses Apple of “retaliation” for not approving an update that would restore Fortnite to American iPhones. Apple insists Epic must comply with App Store rules first. The dispute began when Epic challenged Apple’s 30% commission. A 2023 appeals court upheld much of Apple’s policy but required some payment changes. Now, Fortnite players in the U.S. must resort to PCs, consoles, or web-based workarounds.
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- • Epic Games: Fortnite’s creator, locked in a legal battle with Apple since 2020 over in-app revenue splits.
- • Apple Inc.: iPhone maker with strict App Store guidelines and a 30% commission on in-app purchases.
- • App Store Policies: Central to antitrust debates, requiring apps to use Apple’s payment system.
- • U.S. Courts: Heard Epic’s antitrust case against Apple, with partial rulings but ongoing enforcement disputes.
- • Tencent Holdings: A major investor in Epic Games, backing the lawsuit to loosen Apple’s grip on mobile distribution.
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