The Australian App Store ruling orders Apple to allow sideloading and outside payments by March 1, 2027. Apple will appeal.
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Apple makes a "last stand" at the Supreme Court over App Store fees, while Epic Games strikes a silent truce with Google to focus on its greatest adversary.
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Fortnite now lets creators sell in-game items and keep up to 100% of the revenue through 2026, challenging Roblox's dominance in the creator space.
Epic Games has finally brought Easy Anti-Cheat to Windows 11 Arm, a move that will make many popular games, including Fortnite, playable on the platform.
An Australian court issues a preliminary ruling favoring Epic Games, finding that Apple and Google's app stores lack safeguards against anti-competitive conduct.
Microsoft has fully resolved Windows 11 24H2 compatibility issues with Easy Anti-Cheat, lifting the update block. Gamers can now upgrade without crashes.
Apple updates U.S. App Store rules to allow external links and third-party payments after losing antitrust case brought by Epic Games.