Fortnite Makes Landmark Return to Apple’s App Store Following Legal Battle
In a significant turn of events, Fortnite has returned to the Apple App Store after a five-year ban imposed by the tech giant, driven by a recent court ruling that has major implications for the mobile game industry. Epic Games celebrates this victory with a promotion, giving away free skins to players. The court decision also opens the door for other mobile game developers to bypass Apple’s in-app payment fees, potentially leading to billions in additional revenue for them. Industry analysts speculate that Apple might face a substantial hit to its App Store revenue as a result of these changes. With the return of Fortnite, the gaming landscape on mobile devices is poised for a major shift.
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