Epic intended to open the Epic Games Store service for the EU in the App Store through this account in the Apple program for developers of applications, games and other products.
However, Apple still explained the reason for its decision in its comment to the MacRumors portal. The company’s position is that Epic is in “clear breach” of its contractual obligations to Apple. At the same time, Apple, based on European Court decisions, “has the right to terminate the activities of any or all Epic Games subsidiaries, affiliates and/or other entities under Epic Games’ control, at any time and with Apple’s consent.” discretion.” And Apple decided to take advantage of this right.
Apple hasn’t specified exactly what we’re talking about, but it appears it’s related to lawsuits between the companies that started in 2020.
Epic Games, in turn, said Apple “destroyed one of the biggest potential competitors of the Apple App Store” by depriving the game company of its developer account. “These undermine our ability to be a viable competitor and show other developers what happens when you try to compete with Apple or criticize their unfair practices,” Epic said.
Source: Ferra
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