Epic Games Ready To Bring Back Fortnite On Google Play Store

Epic Games is optimistic about the return of Fortnite on Android (photo: dock. Epic Games)

JAKARTA Fortnite, a game developed by Epic Games, will return to the Google Play Store. This was revealed directly by the CEO of Epic Games Tim Marijuh on Friday, August 1.

The return of Fortnite on Google Play is part of the jury's decision in 2023. The judges stated that Google's app stores and payment systems fall into the category of illegal monopoly.

Google has filed an appeal, but the decision of the Ninth Circuit panel, as reported by The Verge, refuses to cancel the jury's decision. That way, Epic Games is increasingly benefiting.

"The absolute win in comparison to Epic vs Google," wrote fire on his X account. "Thanks to the verdict, Epic Games Store for Android will be present on the Google Play Store!"

This victory makes it easier for Epic Games to expand access to Fortnite and other games they distribute. Until now, users on Android can only download Fortnite via websites.

Epic spokesman Cat McCormack confirmed that the Nine Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a suspension of Epic's permanent court ruling. This means that Google will remain forced to open Android for third-party stores.

In response to this decision, Google admitted that it objected to the court's decision. According to Google's Head of Global Regulatory Affairs Lee-Anne Mulholland, this decision will harm user safety and weaken innovation on Android.

"Our main priority is to continue to protect our users, developers, and partners, as well as maintain platform security as we continue our appeal efforts," said Mulholland.