Apple said that until the final results of the trial are announced, Epic Games’ games including “Fortress Heroes” will not be relaunched on the App Store. Figure: Retrieved from Apple
Apple and Game Development CompanyEpic GamesforApp Storeof30%Commissions and trading restrictions have launched a long-term litigation battle,Epic GamesCEO Sweeney (Tim Sweeney) Asked Apple to re-list the well-known game “Fortress Heroes”, but Apple decided to blacklist “Fortress Heroes” until the lawsuit is over.
Sweeney announced the letter sent by Apple through his lawyer on Twitter. The text stated that Apple decided not to resume at this stage.EpicFor the developer account of, Apple will not accept any reinstatement request until the court announces the final judgment, and emphasizes that the judge has indicated that Apple has the right to do so.
Sweeney said,Epic GamesPreviously followedApp StoreRegulations, shut down its own payment system and pay Apple for breach of contract6Million dollars in compensation, and promised to continue to abide by the rules in the future, but Apple still decided to add “Fortress Heroes” and otherEpicThe game software is blacklisted.Sweeney believes that to wait until the lawsuit is over, it may take the longest5Time of year.
Sweeney tweeted that “Apple lied”, saying that Apple spent a whole year telling the world, the courts, and the media that ifEpic GamesWilling to follow the rules like everyone else will welcomeEpicreturnApp Store,「EpicAgree, but Apple is breaking its promise now and again10100 million users abused monopoly power.”
The US Federal Court recently issued an injunction against Apple to prevent Apple from forcing developers and users to useApp StoreTrading system, which means that developers can avoid using external trading links30%Commission.butEpic GamesStill dissatisfied with the results of some litigation, it is confirmed that an appeal will be filed again.
Apple has decided not to restore Epic’s developer account at this stage, before the court announces the final judgment
Apple still decides to blacklist “Fortress Heroes” and other Epic game software
Epic agreed, but Apple is now breaking its promise and once again abusing monopoly power over more than 1 billion users
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