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Fortnite Returns to U.S. App Store After Court Victory

5/1/2025

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Fortnite is set to make a triumphant return to the U.S. App Store next week, thanks to a pivotal court ruling that curbs Apple's fee collection on external purchases. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is advocating for a "peace proposal," suggesting that if Apple embraces these changes worldwide, litigation could be dropped, paving the way for a new era in app store fairness.

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Story summary

Fortnite is set to make a triumphant return to the U.S. App Store next week, thanks to a pivotal court ruling that curbs Apple's fee collection on external purchases. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is advocating for a "peace proposal," suggesting that if Apple embraces these changes worldwide, litigation could be dropped, paving the way for a new era in app store fairness.