Fortnite is back on the App Store worldwide, says Epic Games
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite is now available on the App Store worldwide, with the exception of Australia. The company has criticized Apple's fees and expressed confidence in winning an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant. This return is seen as a significant moment in the ongoing battle for fair competition in digital marketplaces.
- ▪Fortnite is back on the App Store worldwide, except in Australia.
- ▪Epic Games has criticized Apple's so-called 'junk fees' and is optimistic about winning its antitrust lawsuit.
- ▪The company believes that transparency in Apple's fee structure will lead to favorable outcomes for developers and consumers.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Fortnite Returns to the App Store Worldwide as Epic Signals 'Final Battle' With Apple — MacRumors
- ▪ Fortnite returns to iOS worldwide, excluding Australia, as Epic prepares for "final battle" over App Store fees — GamesIndustry.biz
- ▪ Fortnite is back on the App Store worldwide as Epic and Apple’s battle enters its final phase — Digital Trends
- ▪ Epic Games' Fortnite returns to App Stores worldwide — Korea Times
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