‘Fortnite’ developer Epic Games extends Apple fight to Australia


Epic Games, maker of Fortnite, sued Apple for the way it distributes apps and mandates in-app fees. — Dreamstime/TNS

The creator of Fortnite, one of the world’s most popular online games, has extended its legal action against Apple, filing a claim in Australia over its “misuse of market power”.

Epic Games is accusing the tech giant of breaching Australian consumer law by preventing competition in its iPhone ecosystem by “imposing an absolute monopoly on distribution and through the restrictions placed on in-app purchases”.

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