Epic Games Scores Major Win in Australia — Fortnite Set to Return to iOS, App-Store Rules Face New Pressure
Epic Games Scores Major Win in Australia — Fortnite Set to Return to iOS, App-Store Rules Face New Pressure Date: August 12, 2025 Epic Games has won a significant legal victory in Australia that could reshape how app stores operate and how developers sell digital goods. An Australian federal court ruled partly in Epic’s favor, finding that major mobile app platforms’ distribution and in-app payment practices can limit competition. The decision paves the way for Epic to bring its store and Fortnite back to iOS in Australia — a major reversal from the game’s removal years ago. This ruling matters because it addresses two core problems developers and users have long complained about: restrictive platform gatekeeping and mandatory reliance on platform-controlled payment systems. The court judged that certain app-store rules and fee structures substantially lessen competition in the market. Although not every claim from Epic was accepted, the judgment is a clear win for the compan...