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[Topher]

Epic is also putting forward a 'peace offering' to Apple.

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Following a court order that blocks Apple from taking a commission on purchases made outside the App Store, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says on X that the company plans to bring Fortnite back to iOS in the US "next week."

The app hasn't been available on iOS in the US since August 2020, when Apple kicked it off the App Store for implementing Epic's own in-app payment system in violation of Apple's rules. Since then, Apple and Epic have been embroiled in an ongoing legal battle, including a ruling more in Apple's favor in 2021 and today's ruling that is a major victory for Epic.



Fortnite has returned to iOS in the EU, but only via Epic's own mobile app store, which isn't available in the US.

Sweeney also offered a "peace proposal" from Epic to Apple in his post on X. "If Apple extends the court's friction-free, Apple-tax-free framework worldwide, we'll return Fortnite to the App Store worldwide and drop current and future litigation on the topic."

Apple didn't immediately reply to a request for comment.

Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US

It will come back “next week.”

www.theverge.com

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Wondering if we might see Xbox Cloud/Game Pass on iOS as well

 

[kevboard]

nice to see Apple finally getting railed.

 

[Generic]

Tim can't stop winning.

 

[Hari Seldon]

That judge was PISSED lmao. Recommended to the DA for criminal proceedings lol!!!

‘Fortnite’ Will Return to U.S. iOS App Store After Court Finds Apple Willfully Violated Court Order in Epic Games Suit

A District Court found that Apple willfully violated the court order in Epic Games v. Apple suit. "Fortnite" will return to the U.S. iOS App Store.

variety.com

"This is an injunction, not a negotiation. There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order," the court documents continue. "Time is of the essence. The Court will not tolerate further delays. As previously ordered, Apple will not impede competition. The Court enjoins Apple from implementing its new anticompetitive acts to avoid compliance with the Injunction. Effective immediately Apple will no longer impede developers' ability to communicate with users nor will they levy or impose a new commission on off-app purchases."

 

[ReasonBeing]

That judge was PISSED lmao. Recommended to the DA for criminal proceedings lol!!!

‘Fortnite’ Will Return to U.S. iOS App Store After Court Finds Apple Willfully Violated Court Order in Epic Games Suit

A District Court found that Apple willfully violated the court order in Epic Games v. Apple suit. "Fortnite" will return to the U.S. iOS App Store.

variety.com

"There are no do- overs once a party willfully disregards a court order,"

I wish this applied to everyone.

Back on topic: I have to say that even when we consider the teething pains we will feel through store fragmentation, I think this ruling is a net positive. Apple will have to up their game and provide more of an incentive to use their platform payment system, and I can't see how that is bad for consumers nor developers.

 

[Draugoth]

Man X/Twitter that speech is incredible over the top, the writing feels like he won the battle agaisnt ISIS or something.

 

[Zacfoldor]

 

[ReasonBeing]

Man X/Twitter that speech is incredible over the top, the writing feels like he won the battle agaisnt ISIS or something.

There are not many stronger foes than Apple. The deck was stacked against him. His enthusiasm is expected

 

[Codes 208]

Who the hell would even pla-

*remembers the iphone supports bluetooth controllers like xbox*

…well a new season starts soon, I can rack up some XP lol