apple Apple Countersues Epic Games Over Fortnite Payment Breach Apple strikes back at Epic Games with a counterclaim seeking damages for breach of contract after the Fortnite creator bypassed App Store fees. The tech giant demands restitution and a permanent ban on Epic's external payment system.
apple Epic vs. Apple App Store Legal Battle Extends Into 2026 The ongoing courtroom drama between Apple and Epic Games over App Store fees continues to evolve years after its initial spark in 2020. Despite a Supreme Court rejection of appeals in 2024, the litigation presses on into 2026.
apple Judge Keeps Fortnite Off iOS But Protects Unreal Engine A federal judge rules that Apple must allow Epic Games to keep distributing its Unreal Engine on iOS, though the popular game Fortnite remains banned from the App Store.
epic games Epic Games Requests Emergency Block Against Apple's Fortnite Removal Epic Games takes legal action to prevent Apple from deleting Fortnite from the App Store amid a heated payment dispute. The game maker seeks a temporary restraining order to maintain the game's availability.
apple Apple Set to Sever Epic Games Developer Access Later This Month Apple plans to terminate Epic Games' developer accounts on August 28 amid an ongoing App Store dispute. The move threatens to cut off third-party developers from tools needed to create software using the Unreal Engine.
epic games Epic Games Seeks Court Injunction to Stop Apple Developer Account Termination Epic Games files a legal motion to prevent Apple from cutting off its developer access, arguing the tech giant retaliates over a payment dispute. The gaming company warns that losing access to development tools threatens its widely used Unreal Engine.
epic games Epic Games Warns Apple Threatens to Terminate Developer Account Epic Games claims Apple plans to revoke its developer account by late August after the Fortnite creator bypassed App Store payment rules. The move forces Epic to seek a preliminary injunction to protect its broader business, including the widely used Unreal Engine.
fortnite Fortnite Parodies Apple's 1984 Ad in Legal Battle Over App Store Fees Epic Games faces removal from the Apple and Google app stores after bypassing standard in-app payment systems to avoid hefty fees. The game maker responds with a parody of Apple's iconic 1984 commercial and a massive antitrust lawsuit.
apple Apple and Google Pull Fortnite Over Payment Dispute Apple and Google remove Fortnite from their app stores after Epic Games introduces a direct payment system. Market experts weigh in on the legal battle and its potential impact on Apple's future.
apple Apple Removes Fortnite After Developer Bypasses App Store Fees Apple kicks Fortnite out of its App Store after Epic Games introduces a direct payment option to avoid the standard 30% commission. Epic responds with a lawsuit and a parody of Apple's famous 1984 commercial.
fortnite Epic Games Parodies Apple's 1984 Ad in Ongoing App Store Fee Fight Epic Games releases a video reimagining Apple's iconic 1984 commercial to protest Fortnite's removal from the App Store. The dispute stems from Epic bypassing Apple's 30% in-app purchase fee, leading to a major antitrust lawsuit.
apple Apple Permits Game Streaming Apps With Strict App Store Conditions Apple updates its App Store guidelines to allow game streaming services like xCloud and Stadia on iOS devices, provided each game exists as a separate app. The tech giant strictly prohibits an "App Store within an App Store" model.
epic games Epic Games Sues Apple and Google Over Fortnite App Store Removal Epic Games files antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google after both tech giants remove Fortnite from their app stores for bypassing standard payment fees.
gdc 2020 GDC 2020 Indefinitely Postponed as Major Tech Firms Withdraw Over Coronavirus The Game Developers Conference 2020 is officially postponed after industry giants like Microsoft, Sony, and Epic Games pulled out due to growing coronavirus concerns.
unreal engine 5 Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5 With Advanced Graphics Tech Unreal Engine 5 brings groundbreaking features like Nanite and Lumen to developers. The engine runs on all major gaming platforms and pushes the boundaries of real-time rendering.