Fortnight It’s a game I’ve not played in about a year but I admired from a distance. They keep doing really interesting and innovative things with their platform, updating it all the time. Now you can watch in-game movies, probably? Is it a matter? It’s wild and I love it.
But another important commodity of Fortnite that we are all aware of is the modest Vbuck. Vbucks? Do you still call them that if there’s only one? Regardless, Apple, Samsung and Google have all pulled the splash out of their store Of Fortnight The latest update, which allows users to purchase such Vbucks directly through Epic, instead of going through the billing system within the Apple or Google app.
The two in-app billing systems take a 30 percent cut in profits, and Epic has justified their argument by saying that direct payments will save users money on their various funny cosmetics and dances. at this point, Fortnight You can still play on Android devices if players have already downloaded it, or are able to find a dubious .apk file online somewhere (please do not, you will definitely get a virus).
The two technology giants have issued statements on the subject:
Android’s open ecosystem allows developers to distribute apps through multiple app stores. For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have a consistent policy that is fair to developers and keeps the store safe for users. Although Fortnite remains available on Android, we can no longer make it available on Play because it violates our policies. However, we welcome the opportunity to continue our discussions with Epic and bring Fortnite back to Google Play.
Apple
Today, Epic Games has taken the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and are designed to keep the store safe for our users. As a result, their Fortnite app was removed from the store. Epic has enabled a feature in its app that has not been tested or approved by Apple, and they did so with the express intention of violating the App Store guidelines regarding in-app payments that apply to any developer who sells digital products or services.
Epic had apps in the App Store for a decade, and enjoyed the App Store ecosystem – including its tools, testing and distribution that Apple provides to all developers. Epic has freely agreed to the terms and conditions of the App Store and we are glad that they have built such a successful business in the App Store. The fact that their business interests are now leading them to push for a special arrangement does not change the fact that these guidelines create an equal 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 that they can return Fortnite to the App Store.
So, as you can see, these two companies are just not impressed. But the place where it really gets spicy is Epic’s refutation. For reference, here is Apple’s original “1984” commercial:
And here’s what Epic used to dig up a bit in Apple about removing from the app store:
So, like I said, spicy. They really do not hold the beatings. And considering this came out immediately after the announcement of Of Fortnight Remove, it’s been up their sleeve for a while. Although it remains to be seen if they have some spice for Google as well.
Originally, Epic sang the praises of the Samsung Galaxy Store in Their post explains Vbucks, What they cost and how the profits are distributed. Although, as mentioned, even Samsung has removed them now.
So what’s the next thing? Will Epic just go and produce their own app store? Will the various technology giants fold and change their working methods? This is a sad situation for all parties, and no one seems to be moving.
Legal battle update
Listen, we all knew it was not going to end in two billion-dollar companies recruiting their fans into action. It would always go to court, and I’m sorry to inform you all, it’s just getting so spicy that the spice has overflowed for all of us in the worst way possible and now we’re all stuck in the metaphorical toilet.
Epic threw the first stone, leading a lawsuit against Apple to resolve Fortnight Stay in the store, explain that it is unfair to players who will be blocked from access and updates, meaning they will not be able to play with others.
In turn, Apple has stopped anything and threatened to remove Epic’s developer and account tools from all Apple services starting August 28th. “Why is this my problem?” You ask, “I do not play Fortnite or use the Epic launcher!”
Well. Let me put it this way.
Epic manufactures the Unreal engine. Lots and lots of games use the Unreal engine. Film and television use the Unreal engine. Medical imaging even uses it occasionally.
So imagine all that can not be developed right now on Apple platforms. Everything is clearer PUBG, For TV shows huge hits like The Mandalorian, Will no longer be able to develop, and in the case of software and games, even use Apple’s platforms.
So, in other words, everyone loses. And the escalation probably did not help Fortnight Really takes the effort to motivate Apple into action, as it is interesting to note that nothing like this has been done for Google and Samsung, who have also pulled the game from their stores.
As you can imagine, Epic petitions quite hard and tries to stir up their fan base even more to resist it, but, well. seen. If nothing else, this amazing public vegetable has become m ‘funny and interesting because I do not care Fortnight Or Apple ‘to’ oh no, that’s really bad ‘.