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Fortnite Returns to U.S. Google Play as Court Weighs EpicGoogle Deal

A federal injunction prompted the reinstatement, with a compliance update due December 19 and an evidentiary hearing set for January 22.

Overview

  • Epic said the listing reflects Google's compliance with a U.S. District Court injunction tied to their antitrust case.
  • The reinstatement currently applies only to U.S. users on Android, with no announced timing for other regions.
  • Epic and Google are seeking court approval of their settlement, and specific terms have not been disclosed.
  • Reporting on the agreement says developers can direct users to alternative payment options and that Google faces caps on related fees.
  • In a separate development, an appeals court narrowed parts of the Apple order, allowing Apple to limit the prominence of payment links and to levy a fee on off‑App‑Store purchases.