Google Settles With Epic Games, Drops Its Play Store Commissions To 20%

Google Settles With Epic Games, Drops Its Play Store Commissions To 20%

Google Play Store commissions cut to 20% in Epic deal Google Play Store commissions have officially dropped to 20% following a landmark settlement with Epic Games. This major policy shift resolves years of legal tension and reshapes how developers pay to distribute apps on Android. If you're wondering what changed, who benefits, and whether Fortnite is coming back—here's everything you need to know, fast. The announcement, made Wednesday, affects millions of developers and Android users worldwide, marking one of the most significant updates to Google's app store policies in over a decade. Google Play Store commissions drop to 20%: What changed Google announced Wednesday that it will reduce its standard service fee for in-app purchases on new app installs from 30% to 20%. Recurring subscriptions now carry a 10% fee, down from the previous 15%. Developers who opt to use Google's billing system will pay an additional 5%, bringing the total to 25% for transactions or 15% for …