The EU is looking into why Epic Games got its Apple developer account banned

Michail, 07 March 2024

Epic Games was stripped from its Apple developer account just as Apple opened up iOS to alternative app stores in the European Union as mandated by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The news caught the attention of EU regulators which are now probing Apple over the exact causes for terminating Epic’s developer account. A European Commission spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that there is an ongoing investigation under the DMA where Apple will have to detail its actions and reasons for terminating Epic Games’ developer account.

The EU is looking into Epic Games’ banned Apple developer account

Apple and Epic Games have a long and complex history which involved the two companies working closely over a decade ago with Unreal Engine 3 debuting on mobile for iOS back in 2010. Epic and its subsidiaries continued to develop hit iOS titles like the Infinity Blade series, as well as Apple Arcade exclusives, and the main reason for the ongoing tensions – Fortnite.

The EU is looking into Epic Games’ banned Apple developer account

It was Fortnite that set off the feud between Apple and Epic Games back in 2020 when Apple removed the hit battle royale game from the App Store for violating its policies and allowing users to bypass Apple’s payment system. The two companies entered a lengthy legal battle with the US court ultimately ruling in favor of Apple though it did force Cupertino to open up to alternative in-app payments. It remains to be seen how the new EU probe will affect Epic’s chances to again offer Fortnite on iOS but we’ll make sure to keep you in the loop.

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Please name one EU company that has achieved “gatekeeper” status… I’ll wait 🙄

LOL. Apple is a company. You as a consumer is free to buy their products or not. Meanwhile, the EU set regulations where you citizens have to follow. Now who is the actual slave?

  • Carol
  • 11 Mar 2024
  • mJ}

Actually it has nothing to do with a game, especially with Fortinite. Next time before writing something do some research, ah wait, apple fan? You guys do not need to research, apple is always right and wants only your best, so you do not need to kno...

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