Apple reinstates Epic’s developer account, ‘Epic Games Store’ launching in the EU this year

Epic Games is set to launch its own store on iPhone later this year, following the reinstatement of its Apple Developer Account. This move comes despite Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney’s opposition to Apple’s new third-party app marketplace guidelines in the European Union. The account was previously banned in 2020 after Epic Games violated App Store guidelines by adding a direct payment option to the Fortnite app. This led to a legal battle between Apple and Epic Games. The new “Epic Games Store” will be developed under the new Digital Markets Act and will be operated by Epic Games Sweden AB.

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