Apple terminates 'Fortnite' creator's App Store account as lawsuit proceeds


Apple said its move will not affect Epic Games' Unreal Engine, a software tool relied on by hundreds of other app makers. But the move means iPhone users will not be able to download "Fortnite" or other Epic titles through the Apple App Store.

NEW YORK: Apple Inc said on Friday it had terminated "Fortnite" creator Epic Games' account on its App Store amid a legal battle over the iPhone maker's in-app payment guidelines and accusations they constitute a monopoly.

Apple said its move will not affect Epic Games' Unreal Engine, a software tool relied on by hundreds of other app makers.

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