Overview

• Epic originally sued Samsung in September 2024 over its default-on Auto Blocker, accusing the company of illegally preventing installations from stores like Epic’s own.
• On July 7, 2025, Epic withdrew its claims against Samsung after the two sides reached an undisclosed settlement just before the Galaxy Unpacked event.
• CEO Tim Sweeney announced on X that Samsung had agreed to address Epic’s concerns, though neither party has revealed the specific concessions involved.
• Samsung has not publicly detailed how it will modify the Auto Blocker, and Epic has declined to share further information beyond its court filing.
• Epic’s parallel antitrust suit against Google continues under a newly filed First Amended Complaint challenging Play Store fees and distribution restrictions.