Update 4: Epic is now sueing google too.
Update 3: Fortnite has now been removed from the google play store as well. The Play store link is now unavailable.
Googles statement released to news outlets:
The open Android ecosystem lets developers distribute apps through multiple app stores. For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to developers and keep the store safe for users. While Fortnite remains available on Android, we can no longer make it available on Play because it violates our policies. However, we welcome the opportunity to continue our discussions with Epic and bring Fortnite back to Google Play.
Update 2: The "Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite" viewing has been published on Youtube and Twitch.
Update 1: Fortnite has announced a #FreeFortnite trend in this blog post.
Fortnite has recently been removed from the app store due to "violating apples terms of service". This means you cannot Download or update Fortnite on any IOS device as of right now.
In response, Fortnite has announced their legal complaint on twitter.
Due to the current situation, fortnite has been removed from the app store and with no knowledge on its return.
The Party Royale scheduled 4PM EST indicates it could be a reference to the first Apple Mac computer, so it may be worth joining the Party Royale that is active.
Apple released a statement to news networks stating the following:
Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are applied equally to every developer and designed to keep the store safe for our users. As a result their Fortnite app has been removed from the store. Epic enabled a feature in its app which was not reviewed or approved by Apple, and they did so with the express intent of violating the App Store guidelines regarding in-app payments that apply to every developer who sells digital goods or services.
Epic has had apps on the App Store for a decade, and have benefited from the App Store ecosystem - including its tools, testing, and distribution that Apple provides to all developers. Epic agreed to the App Store terms and guidelines freely and we’re glad they’ve built such a successful business on the App Store. The fact that their business interests now lead them to push for a special arrangement does not change the fact that these guidelines create a level playing field for all developers and make the store safe for all users. We will make every effort to work with Epic to resolve these violations so they can return Fortnite to the App Store.
We will continue to update this thread with any further developments or news.
#FreeFortnite
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