Epic Games has announced that its game Fortnite will be returning to Google’s app store. The confirmation comes in light of Google’s adherence to a U.S. District Court injunction related to a legal dispute and proposed settlement between Epic and Google. However, specific details regarding the availability of Fortnite in the Play Store outside of the United States have not been provided. Players have been advised to “stay tuned” for further updates.
This development follows a recent order from Judge James Donato, who instructed both Epic and Google to provide a compliance update by December 19. Judge Donato has also announced an evidentiary hearing scheduled for January 22, during which he will evaluate the terms of the proposed settlement between the two companies.
The situation raises questions about the implications of the legal resolutions for app distribution practices and the ongoing relationship between Epic Games and Google. As of now, players are left uncertain about the timeline for Fortnite’s return to the Google Play Store in different regions.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/842855/fortnite-android-google-play