Overview

• Epic Games dropped its antitrust claims against Samsung on July 7 after the parties reached an undisclosed settlement.
• The lawsuit targeted Samsung’s default Auto Blocker feature that prevented sideloading from unauthorized app sources like the Epic Games Store.
• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said Samsung will address the company’s concerns but offered no details on the specific commitments.
• The settlement was announced just days before Samsung’s Unpacked event showcasing new Galaxy smartphones.
• Epic’s broader antitrust case against Google continues with parts of its 2023 district court victory on hold as Google appeals.