According to Bloomberg, the Supreme Court could make a determination regarding the case’s acceptance before the end of the year. Meanwhile, Fortnite remains conspicuously absent from the App Store, a consequence of its removal in August 2020 when Epic Games introduced alternative payment methods in a bid to circumvent the App Store’s revenue share.
Epic Games is concurrently embroiled in a legal battle with Google, alleging similar practices. Both Epic Games and the Match Group, known for dating apps like Hinge and Tinder, contend that Google wields its control over Android app distribution through the Play Store to impose unfair fees and in-app purchase requirements. This legal dispute is poised to commence in the coming weeks, amplifying the broader conversation surrounding app store policies and practices.
