US EditionEpic Goes to Court to Force Fortnite Back on US iOS
- Epic Games is seeking through legal motion to compel Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the U.S. IOS App Store as of May 2025 amid ongoing blockage.
- This follows Apple’s 2020 removal of Fortnite after Epic tried selling in-game currency directly, leading to prolonged legal disputes and court injunctions.
- Epic submitted Fortnite updates for review, which Apple has refused, arguing the company retains rights to deny reinstatement despite injunctions requiring app approval.
- Epic asserts Apple’s denial is a retaliation for challenging anti-competitive policies and cites a May 27, 2025 hearing before Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to resolve the matter.
- The dispute keeps Fortnite offline on iOS globally, highlighting enduring tensions over platform rules and suggesting prolonged legal and technical uncertainty ahead.
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