Fortnite will return to the iPhone in Europe and the boss of Epic Games, the game’s publisher, admits that Apple has acted in good faith on at least one issue by not blocking the creation of developer accounts.
we know, Fortnite In Europe, the iPhone will return in 2024. We don’t know exactly when yet, but developer Epic Games can be optimistic because a milestone has indeed been reached. In a message published on Twitter/X, the studio and its boss Tim Sweeney welcomed Apple’s recognition of a developer account for their Swedish subsidiary.
Salute to Apple’s goodwill
” Guaranteed to account for God, let’s go! », writes the studio promising to offer “More opportunities for developers on all platforms and we’re very excited about what’s to come…. including the opening of the Epic Games Store on iOS in Europe“
For his part, Tim Sweeney, despite the harsh criticism that regularly addresses the Cupertino company, says that he is ready “To recognize that Apple acted in good faith in the midst of our devastating antitrust battle” And remember that this decision is part of the Digital Market Act (DMA).
It is really important to remember that Epic Games and its main gameFortniteBanned from the App Store for violating Apple’s rules by trying to circumvent Apple’s payment system. A long media and legal battle ensued. Despite a few wins to its credit, the studio did not succeed in ensuring that iOS opened with a challenge to Apple’s control.
Epic Games will benefit from DMA
However, in Europe, the DMA, a new legal framework to combat abuse of dominance by tech giants, forced Apple to shake up the iPhone. The App Store will no longer be the only app store allowed on iOS, and Apple Pay is no longer the only payment system allowed. On paper, therefore, this is a boon for video game players who will be able to offer their own alternative stores, similar to what is emerging for the Epic Games Store, and avoid paying commissions. Apple.
The Apple brand, however, took the opportunity to introduce the Core Technology Fee, a new tax that discourages large developers of mobile apps and games from exiting the App Store. A much criticized initiative by many companies including Epic Games apparently.
So we imagine that Tim Sweeney “Honesty» From Apple. However, this is undoubtedly a way to make their audience understand that creating an iOS developer account is indeed an important step in their eyes.
