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Judge Orders Apple to Explain Fortnite Rejection or Face Sanctions

Epic Games accuses Apple of defying a court injunction by refusing to reinstate Fortnite on the U.S. App Store, prompting a May 27 hearing demand for Apple's compliance officer.

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Overview

  • Epic Games filed a motion requesting the court to compel Apple to approve Fortnite's U.S. App Store submission, citing non-compliance with an April injunction.
  • The court's injunction prohibits Apple from rejecting apps due to the inclusion of external payment links, which Epic argues Apple violated by delaying Fortnite's approval.
  • Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers issued an Order to Show Cause, requiring an Apple official responsible for compliance to appear in court on May 27 if the issue remains unresolved.
  • Apple stated it would not review Fortnite's submission until the Ninth Circuit rules on its appeal for a partial stay, tying global Fortnite availability to this U.S. dispute.
  • The outcome of this legal battle could have significant implications for App Store policies, developer rights, and competition in digital marketplaces.