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Epic Games Drops Samsung Lawsuit Days Before Galaxy Unpacked

A confidential deal saw Epic withdraw its antitrust claims over Samsung’s default-on Auto Blocker feature.

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This file photo taken on Aug. 29, 2023, shows Tim Sweeney (L), chief executive officer (CEO) of U.S. gaming giant Epic Games, speaking at a press conference in Seoul. (Yonhap)

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.