Fortnite has made its return to the global App Store, though it remains unavailable in Australia due to a dispute over a court ruling. This announcement was made by Epic Games today as they continue to challenge Apple’s fee structure, which they label as “junk fees.”
CEO Tim Sweeney expressed confidence in a favorable outcome from an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Apple, suggesting that the legal proceedings will compel Apple to disclose its app store fees. According to Epic, this could lead to a reduction in commissions for sales made through third-party payment systems.
Apple recently informed the U.S. Supreme Court that international regulators are closely monitoring the case, which could impact the commission rates it charges in major markets outside the United States. Epic believes this moment marks a significant step towards challenging what they see as the monopolistic practices of Apple in the app marketplace.