Fortnite game developer removed from app stores sues Google and Apple

A little earlier, it became known that the popular online game Fortnite from Epic Games was removed from both the app store

Google and Apple's app store are to blame for the developer's attempt to avoid the platform holders' commission.And now, as it became known, Epic Games did not put up with the harassment from the tech giants and filed a lawsuit.

According to reports, in its lawsuit, Epic Games alleges that Google's payment restrictions on the Play Store and Apple on the AppStore are nothing more than a manifestation of the company's monopoly position in the market, which in turn is a violation of both the Sherman Act and the Cartwright California Act.

In turn, Google has already responded toIn this regard: “For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to the developers and keep the store safe for users. While Fortnite is still available for Android, we can no longer redistribute it through Google Play because the apps violate store policies. However, we are delighted to be able to continue our discussions with Epic and bring Fortnite back to Google Play. ”

Recall that earlier the founder of Telegram PavelDurov also spoke out that the monopoly position and the presence of commissions from Google and Apple negatively affect the industry. In this regard, he even suggested that the European Commission consider the possibilities of influencing the current situation.