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Exciting news from Epic Games as they announce plans to launch their own app store on iOS later this year. Despite previous criticisms of Apple, Epic Games has hinted at this move and has recently had their developer account reactivated by Apple.
In a reflection on the past year and a glimpse into the future, Epic Games mentions the restoration of their Apple Developer Account. This account was suspended in 2020 amidst a dispute with Apple over Epic's introduction of their own payment system in Fortnite. This ongoing disagreement has resulted in numerous lawsuits in the US.
Apple has now restored Epic's account, not due to the legal battles, but rather in compliance with the European Digital Markets Act. This legislation mandates that companies like Apple open up platforms like iOS to alternative app stores. Epic is eager to take advantage of this opportunity to avoid the thirty percent tax imposed by Apple on in-app purchases.
CEO of Epic, Tim Sweeney, has voiced his dissatisfaction with Apple's handling of the new App Store rules. Despite this, Sweeney remains committed to releasing the Epic Games Store on iOS. While details are still scarce, a recent blog post from Epic sheds some light on their plans for the store's release in 2024, with development spearheaded by the Swedish branch of the company comprising three studios and sixty employees.
In addition to the store, the Swedish team will also focus on further developing Fortnite for the European market. Stay tuned for more updates on Epic Games' exciting ventures in the world of mobile gaming!
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