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Fortnite has been removed from Apple & Google app stores after breaking rules on both platforms [Update: Epic filing Lawsuit against Apple & Google]

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Toumari

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Update 4: Google Lawsuit


Update 3: Google Removal
From the Verge:

www.theverge.com

Fortnite for Android has also been kicked off the Google Play Store

First Apple banned Fortnite, now Google has, too. It’s been quite a day.
www.theverge.com www.theverge.com

Now, Google is in the conversation. As with Apple, Google requires that games use the Google Play system for in-app purchases. Although the Play Store's rules are somewhat more lax than Apple's when it comes to in-app purchases, Google does draw the line at games. It's quite clear-cut: "Developers offering products within a game downloaded on Google Play or providing access to game content must use Google Play In-app Billing as the method of payment." Google's system takes a 30 percent cut, just as Apple's does.
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Update 2: They've now filed a lawsuit:


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Statement from Apple via The Verge:
Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users. As a result their Fortnite app has been removed from the store. Epic enabled a feature in its app which was not reviewed or approved by Apple, and they did so with the express intent of violating the App Store guidelines regarding in-app payments that apply to every developer who sells digital goods or services.

Epic has had apps on the App Store for a decade, and have benefited from the App Store ecosystem - including it's tools, testing, and distribution that Apple provides to all developers. Epic agreed to the App Store terms and guidelines freely and we're glad they've built such a successful business on the App Store. The fact that their business interests now lead them to push for a special arrangement does not change the fact that these guidelines create a level playing field for all developers and make the store safe for all users. We will make every effort to work with Epic to resolve these violations so they can return Fortnite to the App Store.
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vestan

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Context: This is due to the recent option put through by Epic Games to buy V-Bucks directly from them, skipping Apple fees
 
Patitoloco

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This is kinda what Epic wanted, take the hit for a few days until a legion of people go against Apple for removing it from iOS.
 
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Bigkrev

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1. Corporations are not your friends
2. Epic will obviously blink and walk it back, the question is how long will they go before that
 
defaltoption

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Lmao I wonder how silly Epic feels after that act of bravado now. Should've just handled it in court. Both sides are in the wrong.
 
Man Called Aerodynamics

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Lol wow. That's blatant. What did they expect? I guess the intent was to get taken down and force the issue.

Hopefully the fallout from this makes it possible for xCloud to get back on iOS as well.
 

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I think this was deliberate on Epic's part, combined with what MS is saying I think they're pressuring Apple to make a move.
 
Gemüsepizza

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Lmao. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. What were they expecting?

Edit: Yes I realize that this was intentional. Still think this won't go the way Epic thinks it will.
 
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digitalrelic

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Holy shit.

This is a strategic political move from Epic Games. They know exactly what they're doing.

Now ALL cloud gaming services AND the biggest game in the world are only available on Android.

This feels like the start of a lot of dominoes falling that will lead to Apple being forced to change their App Store policies.
 
Delusibeta

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To the surprise of literally no-one. And to completely underline that this is a publicity stunt:
 
CountAntonio

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Well good thing I don't really care for mobile gaming cause I don't like how Apple is handling stuff lately.
 
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