After years of legal battles, Epic Games has won a major court victory against Apple.
A U.S. judge ruled that Apple violated a 2021 injunction by imposing a 27% commission on purchases made outside its App Store and by creating barriers for developers linking to external payment options.
The court found these practices anticompetitive and banned Apple from charging commissions on off-app purchases or restricting how developers direct users to other payment methods.
The ruling takes effect immediately, with no delay allowed. Apple plans to appeal, while Epic CEO Tim Sweeney celebrated the win and hinted at bringing Fortnite back to the iOS App Store in the U.S.
