Epic’s Legal Battle Against Apple Intensifies Under Digital Markets Act

In his long-standing battle against Apple, Sweeney now relies on the Digital Markets Act.

Another executive at Epic stated that she “firmly believes this is exactly the type of action that the Digital Markets Act should attempt to prevent.”

The European Commission spokeswoman emphasized on Thursday that Brussels also evaluates whether Apple’s stance “does not raise doubts about its compliance” with other EU laws applicable to companies operating in the digital sector.

In recent years, Epic has intensified its legal actions and engages with authorities to compel Apple and Google to open their mobile operating systems, iOS and Android (installed on the vast majority of smartphones), to download alternative app stores.

The video game developer also seeks to pressure tech giants to stop imposing hefty commissions on user purchases (bonuses, game options).

On March 2nd, Apple closed Epic’s developer account, essential for launching a store on its devices.

An Apple spokesperson said in an email to AFP: “Epic’s flagrant violation of its contractual obligations to Apple led courts to conclude that Apple has the right to terminate Epic’s business at any time and in Apple’s sole discretion.”