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Fortnite’s return to Google Play marks the end of a six-year dispute between Epic Games and Google.

Fortnite returns to Google Play on March 19 after 6 years, India included

March 19, 2026 8:47 am

After years, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has confirmed that Fortnite will be coming back to the Play Store worldwide.

The Play Store is one of the go-to place for Android users to download and discover new apps.

Google cuts Play Store fees, opens billing after antitrust battle with Fortnite maker

March 06, 2026 8:55 am

Google’s Play Store policy overhaul seems to be aimed at boosting competition and expanding choices for developers and consumers.

The appeals court said Google failed to meet the high bar to keep the order on hold. Google still has up to 10 months to comply with some key provisions of the underlying injunction and 30 days for others. (Image: Reuters)

US appeals court declines Google bid to further pause Play store overhaul in Epic Games case

September 13, 2025 10:31 am

Epic in its 2020 lawsuit accused Google of monopolizing how consumers access apps on Android devices and pay for transactions within apps.

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Epic Games wins partial victory in Australian court against Google and Apple

August 12, 2025 5:35 pm

The court ruled both companies pressured app developers including Epic through contracts and technology to sell their products through the two dominant app stores.

Google will likely allow third party app stores like Epic Games to publish their app on the Play Store.

Google may soon open Play Store for third party app stores like Epic Games Store and Aptoide

August 01, 2025 3:23 pm

Google vs Epic Games: Google has confirmed that it will once again appeal to a court, but it is unlikely that the decision to allow third party app stores on the Play Store will be be undone.

Apple loses bid to pause app store reform order in Epic Games case

June 05, 2025 8:44 am

Epic Games sued Apple in 2020 to loosen its control over transactions in applications that use its iOS operating system and how apps are distributed to consumers.

Epic Games announced that the AI-generated voice of Darth Vader has been added to Fortnite.

SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge over use of AI to make Darth Vader's voice in Fortnite

May 22, 2025 9:48 am

SAG-AFTRA called a strike against major game companies in July last year.

The ruling also said that Apple had failed to comply with the judge's prior injunction order and would be referred to federal prosecutors for a criminal contempt investigation.

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US after nearly 5 years

May 22, 2025 9:48 am

Launched in 2017, Fortnite became an instant hit, drawing millions of players around the world thanks to its last-player-standing, "battle royale" format.

It also marks the first time Epic's game store will be pre-installed on Android devices. (Image Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games' Fortnite not available on iPhones in EU and the US

May 18, 2025 9:18 am

Epic has been in a legal battle with Apple since 2020, after it alleged that the iPhone-maker's commission of up to 30% on in-app payments violated US antitrust rules.