Epic Games' developer account, which was suspended for criticizing Apple, is revived, and Epic Games praises it as a ``huge victory in digital market law''
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Apple has suspended Epic Games' developer account in retaliation for Epic Games' continued criticism of Apple's stance on the Digital Markets Act (DMA). ``As a result of discussions with Epic Games, we have reinstated the developer account. issued a statement. Epic Games says, ``The EU's DMA has achieved a major victory.''
Apple Terminated Epic's Developer Account - Epic Games
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/apple-terminated-epic-s-developer-account
Apple backtracks, reinstates Epic Games' iOS developer account in Europe | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/03/apple-backtracks-reinstates-epic-games-ios-developer-account-in-europe/
Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhone - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/08/epic-says-apple-will-reinstate-developer-account-clearing-path-for-epic-games-store-on-iphone/
Apple and Epic Games entered a legal battle in 2020 after Epic Games created its own payment method for the iOS version of the popular game ``Fortnite.'' Although the case was settled in January 2024 with Apple almost winning , the relationship between the two companies was not good.
In particular, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has repeatedly posted posts on X (formerly Twitter) that ruthlessly criticize Apple's methods. Apple pointed out that CEO Sweeney had severely criticized Apple's response to DMA, and suspended Epic Games' EU developer account because ``Epic Games can no longer be trusted.''
It turns out that Apple has suspended the developer account of Epic Games, which repeatedly criticizes Apple, as ``untrustworthy'' - GIGAZINE
In order to comply with the DMA, Apple allows alternative app stores other than the App Store and out-of-app payments using third-party payment systems only in the EU, and Epic Games also has its own store Epic Games Store and iOS version. Fortnite was scheduled to be released for iOS . However, due to the suspension of the EU developer account by Apple, Epic Games has become unable to release the Epic Games Store and the iOS version of ``Fortnite''.
Regarding this action taken by Apple against Epic Games, a spokesperson for the EU/European Commission stated on March 8, 2024, ``We have requested further explanation from Apple based on the DMA. 'Given that program membership is tied to the App Store, we also have to question whether Apple is compliant with the Digital Services Act ( DSA ) and P2B regulations .' It indicated the possibility of launching an investigation into Apple.
The next day, Apple reinstated Epic Games' developer account. In a statement sent to tech news sites Ars Technica and 9to5Mac, Apple said: 'After discussions with Epic Games, Epic Games has committed to following the rules, including our DMA policy. developer accounts have been allowed to rejoin developer program membership.'
Epic Games updated its official blog, saying, ``Apple has communicated and committed to the European Commission that it will reinstate our developer accounts. This means that the European Commission will enforce the DMA and hold gatekeepers accountable.'' It's a strong signal to developers that we're moving quickly to make this happen. We're moving forward as planned to launch the Epic Games Store and bring Fortnite back to iOS in Europe. Previous Hey!” he commented.
``This is a huge victory for the rule of law in Europe, the European Commission, and the freedom of speech of developers around the world,'' Sweeney posted on X.
The DMA went through its first major challenge with Apple banning Epic Games Sweden from competing with the App Store, and the DMA just had its first major victory. Following a swift inquiry by the European Commission, Apple notified the Commission and Epic that it would relent …
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) March 8, 2024
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