Epic Games continues its fight against Apple
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The battle between Epic Games and Apple has continued. Since Epic Games has introduced a third-party payment system for Fortnite, Apple has barred its use within the ecosystem. However, Apple will only allow the Battle Royale game back once developers agree to play by the same rules as everyone else.
This anti-competitive strategy can be damning against all video game developers. Since Epic Games has won one out of ten counts, they have made it their mission to win the case and have since filed for a Writ of Certiorari. Find out more about what you need to know about the ongoing lawsuit against Apple and Epic Games.
The fight against Apple and Epic Games continues
The case between Apply and Epic Games has been ongoing for three years. Epic Games recently petitioned for a Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. This means that Epic Games wants to seek a judicial review of a decision made by a lower court. As a result, Epic Games would like the Supreme Court to review this decision. As seen in an X post by Brain Gordon on X (formerly Twitter).
If you were unaware, in August 2020, Epic Games added its own payment processor to Fortnite Battle Royale. However, Apple then removed Epic Games from the App Store shortly after. Thus, Epic Games filed a lawsuit to address Apple’s anti-competitive conduct.
Unfortunately, in September 2021, a Judge has ruled in favor of Apple. However, the court has agreed with Epic Games that developers should be able to add third-party payment processors. In August 2023, however, the Supreme Court allowed Apple to keep blocking developers from adding third-party payment processors.
This has now come to a head due to Apple pocketing 30% of the money players will spend. Of course, Apple taking hold of this chunk of revenue is not something Epic Games or other developers are happy about. Hence, the reason for third-party processors which will allow players to choose where they want to purchase their content.
