Epic vs Apple: The Battle for Fortnite's Return

A fierce legal battle is unfolding between Epic Games and Apple. The core issue? Apple's refusal to let Fortnite back on the US App Store. Epic Games has taken a bold step by asking a judge to intervene. They want the judge to order Apple to review and approve Fortnite's submission to the US App Store. Epic claims Apple is deliberately delaying the process as a form of punishment for their ongoing legal dispute. Epic Games has been trying to get Fortnite back on the US App Store since April. They have submitted the game twice, but Apple has not approved it. Instead, Fortnite was removed from the EU App Store. Epic argues that this move was retaliation for their legal fight with Apple. They also claim that Apple's request to submit multiple versions of the app goes against Apple's own guidelines. The judge in this case, Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, has not yet ordered Fortnite's return to the App Store. In a previous ruling, she stated that Epic had violated its developer agreement with Apple. However, Epic is hopeful that the judge will see Apple's actions as contempt of court, as she did in her April ruling. The judge's frustration with Apple during that ruling could potentially work in Epic's favor. Apple has not yet responded to requests for comment on this matter. The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for the tech industry and the way companies handle app store policies. It's a complex situation, but one thing is clear: Epic Games is not backing down in their fight to get Fortnite back on the US App Store.