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Fortnite Is Back on the App Store, Tim Sweeney Says He's Heading Into the 'Final Battle' of Epic v Apple in Court
- Fortnite returns to the Apple App Store in most regions, signaling a new phase in the dispute over app store fees.
- Epic frames the move as regulators worldwide watching how Apple may set commission rates on covered purchases outside the U.S.
- Sweeney says the back-and-forth highlights a broader fight to end Apple’s 30% store fee model globally.
- Australia’s App Store still does not carry Fortnite, awaiting a court order to address Apple’s terms.
- The move follows Epic’s broader push as regulators in Japan, the EU, and the UK press for fairer app ecosystems.
- Fortnite’s return comes amid Epic’s finances and layoffs and as it funds its Epic Games Store against rivals like Steam.
- Epic reiterates commitment to open competition in digital stores and payments.
- Fortnite x Star Wars-related promotions are included in the article’s media gallery.
- Sweeney frames the move as a pivotal moment in the final battle of Epic v Apple.
- Epic emphasizes ongoing legal fights and regulatory attention in major markets worldwide.
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