Fortnite’s UK iOS Comeback Unclear Amid Epic Games’ Criticism of Apple
Epic Games slams UK Apple regulations, casting doubt on Fortnite’s iOS return. What's holding back Fortnite's comeback?
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Fortnite’s UK iOS Comeback Unclear Amid Epic Games’ Criticism of Apple Will Fortnite Return to iOS in the UK? Epic Games Calls Out Apple’s 'Weak' Regulations Fortnite fans in the UK may have to wait much longer to see the popular battle royale game back on iPhones. Fortnite’s return to iOS in the UK is now uncertain, following a scathing blog post by Epic Games criticizing the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and its approach to regulating Apple. While the CMA intends to grant Apple and Google "strategic market status" under new digital competition laws, Epic argues the measures don’t go far enough. The company is particularly frustrated that the CMA isn’t focusing on forcing Apple to allow sideloading or alternative app stores on iOS—a move Epic sees as essential to fostering a fair digital marketplace. Image : Google Instead, the CMA is targeting Apple's anti-steering rules and app review practices, which Epic believes only scratches the surface of the broader control Apple holds over app distribution. Without meaningful …
