After nearly five years, Epic Games' "Fortnite" returns to Apple's App Store in the US following a federal court ruling against Apple. The judge found Apple violated antitrust laws by charging hefty commissions on in-app payments. This ruling opens avenues for competition, allowing other apps like Spotify and Netflix more favorable monetization strategies. While Epic celebrates this win, analysts suggest it may be too late to rejuvenate Fortnite's success, as the game's popularity wanes over time. Apple now faces legal scrutiny regarding its app payment practices.
"For Epic Games this was a hard fought win that carried a very steep price and may be too late to boost its Fortnite game that is now past its prime."
"This opened the door for subscription apps like Spotify and Netflix to claw back margin and for independent studios to monetize without having to pay Apple an extra commission."
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