Epic Games Alleges Apple's Antitrust Violation to European Commission
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Epic Games files EU antitrust complaint against Apple --Unreal Engine
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/epic-games-files-eu-antitrust-complaint-against-apple
In August 2020, Epic Games disliked the high app delivery fee of 15% and added an in-game item purchase method to Fortnite by payment method without going through the App Store, but Apple responded by saying Fortnite has been removed from the App Store as 'a violation of the terms'. In response, Epic Games has filed proceedings in the United States and Australia seeking 'fair competition.'
'Fortnite' developer Epic Games sues Apple-GIGAZINE
And on February 17, 2021, Epic Games issued a new statement stating that it had 'filed a complaint against Apple for antitrust violations with the European Commission.' In a statement, Epic Games said, 'Apple has completely eliminated competition in the app distribution and payment process. This is an abuse of control and violates European Union competition law.' We're not asking Apple for damages, we're looking for fair competition. ' In addition, he posted on his official Twitter account that 'Apple's actions are harming users and developers in Europe and around the world,' accusing Apple in public.
We're bringing our fight to end Apple's App Store monopoly to Europe. Apple's practices are harming consumers and app developers in Europe and around the world, and we're joining the
#EU 's ongoing investigation into Apple's abuse of its dominant position https //t.co/LIb346QmEi — Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) February 17, 2021
In addition, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said in a statement, 'Users have the right to install apps from the platform of their choice, and developers have the right to compete in a fair market. Apple has the platform. We use our advantage to control where equal competition should take place, and we can't just watch over it. ”“ Users are financially disadvantaged by not being allowed to process in-app payments. In addition, developers also depend on Apple's app distribution terms to make a living. '
Regarding the complaint by Epic Games, Apple said, 'Epic Games has enabled features in the app that are not approved by Apple. This action applies to all developers to protect users. It was done with the clear intention of violating the App Store guidelines that we have. We look forward to the facts being revealed by the European Commission. '
In addition, the Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) , in which Epic Games participates, is urging the US state legislature to submit a 'Bill prohibiting Apple's monopoly.' The bill was rejected in North Dakota in February 2021, but many states are considering similar bills.
App Store monopoly ban bill rejected in North Dakota, USA-GIGAZINE
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