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Epic Games Gets New Hearing Against Apple

Epic Games submitted a motion requesting that Apple allow Fortnite to be available on the U.S. App Store amid their ongoing five-year legal conflict as of May 2025.
The dispute began when Epic introduced a direct payment system in Fortnite, violating Apple's developer terms and leading to Apple's removal of the game in 2020.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled Apple must allow external payment links, but Apple delayed Fortnite's approval, maintaining a 27% commission on alternative payments.
The judge indicated that Apple can address the matter without additional filings or a court session and mandated that an Apple representative appear in court on May 27.
The unresolved conflict may prompt further court actions, potentially affecting Apple's App Store policies and inspiring global regulatory scrutiny.

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Apple Must Resolve ‘Fortnite’ Return or Answer for It to Judge

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