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Samsung accused of obstructing Fortnite downloads

The game maker says actions taken by Samsung's Auto Blocker feature go against competition laws.

In a legal complaint released on Monday, it says people have to go through "21 steps" before they can play the game on a new Samsung product, including viewing security warning screens and changing settings. That’s because it used to be available on Google Play – the official app store for Android-powered phones - and Samsung has even previously collaborated with it, running Fortnite competitions and creating digital skins for the game’s characters. He claimed Epic would have "made a lot more money" had it chosen not to pursue its previous legal action, but said he wanted to create a "truly level playing field" for developers.

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