Fortnite players using iPhones find themselves in a state of uncertainty as Apple delivers a crushing blow to Epic Games by terminating its developer account, blocking any hopes of the game's return to iOS devices.
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Apple Terminates Epic's Dev Account
In an official blog post titled "Apple terminated Epic's Developer Account," Epic Games revealed the shocking news on March 6. The post stated, "We recently announced that Apple approved our Epic Games Sweden AB developer account. We intended to use that account to bring the Epic Games Store and Fortnite to iOS devices in Europe thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA)."
Gamer Outcry as Apple Nixes Epic's Developer Account
Despite expectations of a triumphant return for European users, Apple's termination of Epic's developer account has sparked outrage among players. Epic Games accused Apple of a serious violation of the DMA, asserting that it reflects Apple's reluctance to foster true competition on iOS devices.
Players flooded the comments section with a range of reactions. One user suggested a collective boycott, stating, "What if we all just stop buying and supporting Apple," while another remarked, "Looks funny [rolling on the floor laughing emoji]. What could be the problem actually." The sentiment among gamers varied, with some expressing disbelief at the level of disrespect shown towards Epic Games.
In the midst of the controversy, Apple remains tight-lipped, offering no official response to the termination of Epic's developer account or the potential implications for Fortnite's future on iPhone devices.
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