Fortnite to Return to iPhones in Australia After Epic Games Wins in Court

Fortnite to Return to iPhones in Australia After Epic Games Wins in Court

A judge rules Apple and Google breached competition laws by removing the game in 2020, but the return date isn't known.

Federal Court finds Apple and Google breached Australian competition laws

The lawsuit was launched after Fortnite developer Epic was booted from both companies' app stores following its attempt to introduce its own payment system into Fortnite games in August 2020.

‘Play by the rules’: Fortnite developer Epic Games wins Australian court battle against Apple and Google

Fortnite was kicked off Google and Apple app stores in 2020 after Epic Games offered its own in-app payment systemGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe creator of Fortnite, Epic Games, has won a partial victory in the Australian federal court against Apple and Google over restrictions in app stores and failing to allow for competition for in-app payment options, but it could be a long time before any changes are made in …

Apple, Google lose out to Fortnite developer in landmark ruling

The judgment could reshape digital app stores and also lead to one of the largest class action payouts in Australian history.