2024-03-21 02:56:49
With the passage of the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), Android and iOS platforms can no longer restrict third-party application malls and payments, allowing Epic Games to fulfill its promise as promised and confirming that Epic Games Stores will be logged into two major smart phones. on the mobile phone system.
In the past, Epic Games decided to file a lawsuit in the European Union because it believed that the app store system of Android and iOS was suspected of being a monopoly. As a result, its own games such as “Fortnite” were removed from the two platforms. However, Android quickly showed goodwill. In addition, the system itself does not completely block third-party malls and application installations, so it will return soon.
However, the situation on iOS is more complicated. Apple has always opposed Epic Games’ claims. Therefore, not only has all Epic Games’ games been removed from the shelves, but its developer qualifications have also been revoked. Even following the DMA regulations were passed, the battle between the two companies did not end, and the Epic Games developer account was restored and deleted.
However, as the European Union once once more intervened in the dispute between the two companies, Apple agreed to return developer account qualifications, and the new iOS 17.4 system update also opened third-party malls and application installations in the EU despite all kinds of reluctance, Epic Games The trailer on X (formerly Twitter) will bring Epic Games Store to mobile phones.
We’re coming to iOS and Android!
Same fair terms, available to all developers, on a true multi-platform store – with amazing games for everyone. pic.twitter.com/TUKlF8PI8A
— Epic Games Store (@EpicGames) March 20, 2024
Epic Games did not clearly mention the date of the official launch of the mobile version of the mall. The UI interface in the promotional image is only a concept and may not be the final appearance. However, in the post, it still did not forget to mention the demand for “fairness”, saying that Epic Games will provide all developers with the same fair terms to provide great games for everyone.
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