Epic Games' Fortnite Blocked by Apple, Rendering Game Unavailable on iOS Globally
Epic Games claims Apple has blocked Fortnite's submission to its U.S. and EU App Stores, making the game unavailable worldwide on iOS.
Fortnite says its now offline on Apple's iOS around the world
Associated Press
Overview
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is now unavailable on iOS globally after Apple blocked its submission for the U.S. and EU App Stores. This action prevents any updates to the game on iPhones, thus putting Fortnite offline for iOS users worldwide. The dispute stems from a long-standing legal feud between the two companies over App Store fees and payment options. Epic Games had recently been poised to return to the App Store following a favorable ruling, but Apple's latest blocking move has thwarted those plans.
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Analysis
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Epic Games claims Apple is blocking Fortnite from both U.S. and EU App Stores, impacting its availability globally.
Apple insists it is following court orders regarding alternative payment links and claims the issue lies with Epic's submission process.
The ongoing legal battle over app store fees and regulations continues to affect the distribution of popular apps like Fortnite.
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Epic Games accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior by blocking its Fortnite app submission for iOS after a lengthy legal feud.
The recent ruling against Apple allowed for external payment systems, yet Apple is seen as not fully complying with this by blocking app submissions.
Fortnite's absence on iOS is a significant loss for both Epic Games and its players, highlighting the tensions between tech giants and app developers.
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There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Center
Epic Games claims Apple is blocking Fortnite from both U.S. and EU App Stores, impacting its availability globally.
Apple insists it is following court orders regarding alternative payment links and claims the issue lies with Epic's submission process.
The ongoing legal battle over app store fees and regulations continues to affect the distribution of popular apps like Fortnite.
Right
Epic Games accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior by blocking its Fortnite app submission for iOS after a lengthy legal feud.
The recent ruling against Apple allowed for external payment systems, yet Apple is seen as not fully complying with this by blocking app submissions.
Fortnite's absence on iOS is a significant loss for both Epic Games and its players, highlighting the tensions between tech giants and app developers.
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