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Fortnite Rejoins Google Play After Five-Year Legal Battle

12/12/2025

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Fortnite returned to the Google Play Store in the U.S. after a five-year absence due to Epic Games’ dispute with Google over app store policies, a court order, and a settlement regarding in-app purchase commissions.
The reinstatement mirrors a similar move on Apple Inc.'s App Store in May.
A court ruled that Apple is not a monopolist but must allow alternative payment methods.

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Story summary

Fortnite returned to the Google Play Store in the U.S. after a five-year absence due to Epic Games’ dispute with Google over app store policies, a court order, and a settlement regarding in-app purchase commissions.
The reinstatement mirrors a similar move on Apple Inc.'s App Store in May.
A court ruled that Apple is not a monopolist but must allow alternative payment methods.