Overview

• Epic Games has introduced a 20% cash-back rewards program for purchases in Fortnite, Rocket League, Fall Guys, and the Epic Games Store, effective May 9, 2025.
• The rewards are permanent for in-game purchases and available on all Epic Games Store purchases until August 31, 2025, with credits applied two weeks post-purchase.
• This move follows a federal ruling reaffirming developers' rights to use alternative payment systems, which Apple had previously restricted despite a 2021 injunction.
• Epic also submitted Fortnite for review on Apple's App Store, signaling its return to iOS after a five-year absence due to disputes over App Store fees.
• The rewards program is designed to encourage direct spending with Epic, bypassing Apple's 30% commission and deepening user engagement within Epic's ecosystem.