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The Fortnite Mega Drop - Permanent Discounts Up to 20%
Announcing the Fortnite Mega Drop. Save up to 20% on all Fortnite purchases on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC and on mobile when using select payment methods.
www.epicgames.com
Epic files suit against Apple after Fortnite pulled from iOS App Store [Updated]
Google Play pulls the game too following attempt to skirt in-app purchase rules.
arstechnica.com
Currently, when using Apple and Google payment options, Apple and Google collect a 30% fee, and the up to 20% price drop does not apply. If Apple or Google lower their fees on payments in the future, Epic will pass along the savings to you.
Seems like a giant middle finger to Apple and Google.
EDIT: seems like it worked
Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users. As a result their Fortnite app has been removed from the store. Epic enabled a feature in its app which was not reviewed or approved by Apple, and they did so with the express intent of violating the App Store guidelines regarding in-app payments that apply to every developer who sells digital goods or services.
Epic has had apps on the App Store for a decade, and have benefited from the App Store ecosystem - including it’s tools, testing, and distribution that Apple provides to all developers. Epic agreed to the App Store terms and guidelines freely and we’re glad they’ve built such a successful business on the App Store. The fact that their business interests now lead them to push for a special arrangement does not change the fact that these guidelines create a level playing field for all developers and make the store safe for all users. We will make every effort to work with Epic to resolve these violations so they can return Fortnite to the App Store.
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