Epic Games Details $1 Billion Legal Battle

Epic Games has reportedly spent nearly $1 billion in legal fees and lost revenue in its prolonged battle against Apple and Google regarding Fortnite's removal from their app stores. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the legal costs and lost earnings, estimated at around $1 billion from being off iOS for four years, are a small price to pay for future freedom and competition in the gaming industry. The European Union's Digital Markets Act has allowed the launch of the Epic Games Store on iOS in Europe, although Fortnite will not be available on iOS outside the EU for now. Despite this progress, Sweeney criticized Apple for creating a convoluted installation process for the Epic Games Store app. Epic's ongoing efforts aim to challenge the monopolistic practices of app store operators, although the company has faced significant operational losses. While the Epic Games Store is now accessible on Android, the situation remains complicated for iOS users in other regions.