Fortnite Returns to iOS in Australia: Landmark Court Ruling Overturns Tech Giant Ban

This article from ZoomBangla covers Fortnite's historic return to iOS devices in Australia after a landmark Federal Court ruling against Apple and Google's app store monopolies.

After five years of absence, Fortnite is officially returning to Australian iPhones following a groundbreaking court decision that overturned Apple and Google's ban on Epic Games. The Federal Court of Australia ruled against the tech giants' control over app distribution and payment systems, ending a legal battle that began when Epic introduced direct payments to bypass the companies' 30% commission fees in August 2020.

• The court's 2,000-page ruling declares Apple and Google's market dominance as anti-competitive, mandating immediate reinstatement of Fortnite and approval of alternative payment systems
• Australian gamers will regain full cross-platform play access, unified progression across devices, and the native Epic Games Store for direct downloads
• Industry experts predict 20-30% price drops on in-app purchases as developers can now bypass platform fees, benefiting consumers nationwide
• This precedent strengthens global antitrust efforts and could accelerate similar regulatory actions under the EU's Digital Markets Act and proposed U.S. legislation