Fortnite Returns to Google Play After Court Order

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Fortnite is officially back on the U.S. Google Play Store after a five-year legal battle between Epic Games and Google.
A federal court ruled Google engaged in anticompetitive behavior, forcing the tech giant to allow developers to link to alternative payment options and capping the fees it can charge.

Epic says it’s working with Google on full settlement approvals, but the big win is clear: Android must stay open.
Tim Sweeney called the agreement a “comprehensive solution” that reaffirms the platform’s openness.

[Nahid Hossen]

Fortnite coming back to Google Play is a huge move. Legal pressure is clearly reshaping app platform dynamics.

[Abdul Khan]

This return could set a precedent for how major apps negotiate with large platforms moving forward.