Epic Games CEO Accuses Apple and Google of 'Gangster-Style' Practices

Tim Sweeney intensifies criticism of Big Tech, alleging scare tactics, malicious compliance, and economic barriers for developers.

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, labeled Apple and Google as 'gangster-style businesses,' accusing them of prioritizing profits over legal compliance.
Sweeney claimed that warnings displayed by both companies deter 50-60% of users from installing the Epic Games Store, significantly impacting its adoption rates.
Epic continues its legal battle with Apple, alleging non-compliance with a court ruling requiring alternative payment links, citing Apple's imposition of excessive fees.
In Europe, new regulations allow the Epic Games Store to operate, but warnings from Apple still hinder user adoption in the region.
Sweeney criticized Apple’s 'core technology fee' of 50 cents per install annually for apps with over 1 million downloads, calling it a disincentive for developers.