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Fortnite and Epic Game Store submitted to Apple for launch in the EU


The special EU App Store rules were rolled out earlier this year in response to the Digital Markets Act, which...

Using the new rules brought in as a consequence of the DMA, Epic says it is currently planning to launch within the next couple of months on iOS in the European Union. In theory, the Digital Markets Act requires gatekeepers like Apple to open up their platforms and allow near-unrestricted access to third-party software. The European Commission released a preliminary judgement last week that said Apple’s anti-steering policies are in breach, and it is formally investigating the Core Technology Fee and surrounding alternative app marketplace rules.

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