CEO and founder of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has revealed that Apple has informed Epic and the European Commission (EC) that they will reopen access to Epic’s developer accounts in Sweden to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Sweeney stated that Epic will continue to offer the Epic Games Store and bring Fortnite back to iOS for users in Europe.
Previously, Epic Games disclosed that Apple had suspended the company’s developer accounts in Sweden, citing concerns that Epic’s past behavior could lead to further violations. The situation escalated when the EC announced its investigation, likely prompting Apple’s decision to acquiesce.
Sweeney hailed this event as the first victory for the DMA and a significant win for developer freedom worldwide. Apple clarified that following discussions with Epic, they will adhere to the DMA regulations and therefore reopen Epic’s developer accounts in Sweden.
Source: 9to5Mac, Epic Games
TLDR: Apple has agreed to reopen Epic Games’ developer accounts in Sweden in compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, following an investigation by the European Commission. This marks a victory for developer freedom and regulatory compliance.
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