Fortnite is now banned from the App Store and Play Store!<br />The most popular (over 350 million users) and most profitable mobile game is no longer available for download on iOS and Android since August 13, 2020.<br />And for good reason: Fortnite's publisher, Epic Games, launched the offensive.<br />The company integrated its own micro-payment solution...<br />But Apple and Google received a 30% commission on each transaction.<br />A war was declared on the digital giants, who quickly retaliated.<br />"Today, Epic Games made the unfortunate decision to break the App Store rules, which apply to all developers and are designed to make the store secure for our users. As a result, Fortnite was removed from the store." Apple at AFP.<br />While this exclusion may have an impact on revenues, Epic Games appears to be sticking to its strategy.<br />The company, which advocates the independence of applications, intends to put an end to the exclusivity of these two giants and their "tyrannical tax".<br />As a result, Epic Games did not hesitate to sue Apple and Google for "abuse of dominant position" by denouncing anti-competitive policies.<br />"Apple imposes unreasonable and illegal restrictions to dominate both markets.<br />Apple has become what it used to be against. The monster that wants to control markets, block competition and stifle innovation." Excerpt of the case.<br />Accusations that Apple and Google categorically deny.<br />"For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to developers and ensure the security of the store for users."Google.<br />The two giants are being threatened in a context where the U.S. Senate is already investigating the two app stores.<br />Epic Games' action is backed by Spotify and Tinder but also by many people on social media (thanks to their hashtag #freefortnite)
