Epic CEO says Apple still hasn't approved Fortnite iOS, suggests obstruction
a year ago
- #App Store
- #Fortnite
- #Apple
- Epic CEO Tim Sweeney claims Apple hasn't approved Fortnite's iOS submission, suggesting obstruction.
- Fortnite was submitted to Apple on May 9, but as of May 14, approval was still pending.
- Epic had to resubmit Fortnite due to weekly content updates requiring cross-platform synchronization.
- Apple's average app review time is under 24 hours for 90% of submissions, raising concerns about delays.
- Epic argues that platform holders like Apple should support live service games with timely updates.
- This incident is part of a long-standing feud between Epic and Apple over App Store policies and fees.
- Apple previously removed Fortnite in 2020 for bypassing its payment system, leading to legal battles.
- A recent US court ruling ordered Apple to stop enforcing a 27% commission on external payments.
- Epic offered to drop litigation if Apple complied globally and reintroduced Fortnite to iOS.
- Epic increased in-app purchase rewards to 20% for Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys to incentivize direct purchases.