In a recent decision, the US Supreme Court has chosen not to hear the ongoing legal battle between video game developer Epic Games and tech giant Apple. The decision, which comes as a disappointment to Epic Games, effectively upholds the previous ruling that favored Apple.
The legal dispute between the two companies began in August 2020, when Epic Games introduced a payment system in its popular game Fortnite that bypassed Apple's App Store, allowing users to purchase in-game items directly from Epic Games at a discounted rate. This move was a direct violation of Apple's guidelines, which require developers to use Apple's payment system and pay a 30% commission on all transactions.
