Overview

• Epic Games has officially submitted Fortnite for review to the U.S. App Store using its Swedish developer account, as its U.S. account remains banned since 2020.
• The submission comes after a federal judge ruled that Apple must permit external payment links and cannot charge commissions on out-of-app purchases.
• Apple has filed an emergency motion with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to pause the ruling, citing concerns over its business operations.
• Other developers, including Spotify, Stripe, and Patreon, have already implemented external payment links under the new guidelines.
• Fortnite's exact return date to the App Store remains uncertain as Apple reviews the submission and the legal appeal process unfolds.