Apple has made a significant U-turn in their decision to terminate Epic Games’ developer account in the European Union, following pressure from both the gaming company and EU regulators. The tech giant originally shut down Epic Games’ Sweden developer account, accusing them of breaching contractual obligations. However, after committing to comply with Apple’s rules, Epic Games has been reinstated in the Apple Developer Program.
The turnaround came after a conversation between Phil Schiller and Tim Sweeney, where they discussed the new rules for alternative app marketplaces. The European Union also got involved, demanding further clarification from Apple about their decision to terminate Epic Games’ account. In response, the European Commission is set to swiftly enforce the Digital Markets Act, which could pave the way for the Epic Games store to launch in Europe.
Epic Games is planning to introduce an alternative app marketplace for their popular game Fortnite and other titles on iOS. They have been critical of Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act, vowing to continue to challenge the tech giant in court and with regulators, arguing that Apple is violating the law. With this latest development, it seems the battle between Epic Games and Apple is far from over. Stay tuned for more updates on this story.
