Fortnite’s Epic Games criticizes Apple after return to the App Store is denied. ‘Fortnite’ is new hit of the genre ‘battle royale’ Disclosure Producer Epic Games again criticized Apple after having its request to return to the App Store denied. Companies are fighting a legal battle in the United States over app store rules. The Chief Executive of Epic, Tim Sweeney, released this Wednesday (22) a message in which Apple says that the game will be suspended from the App Store until all the features of the process are analyzed. iOS 15 arrives on iPhones: see which devices are compatible iPhone 13 Pro Max 1 TB is the most expensive cell phone in Brazil, for R$ 15,499 MY PHONE, MY LIFE: how the smartphone revolutionized the world in 15 years “Apple exercised your choice not to reinstate Epic’s account in the developer program at this time,” the company said last Tuesday (21), according to Sweeney. “Furthermore, Apple will not consider any further reinstatement claims until the district court’s ruling becomes final and without appeal.” The message was sent after Sweeney emailed Apple on Thursday (16) to declare that Epic would follow the rules if its App Store account was reinstated. Initial plugin text The fight between the companies started in August 2020, when “Fornite” allowed iOS players to buy virtual coins through Epic’s payment method, rather than Apple’s, which charges up to 30 percent commission for transactions . Because of this violation, the game has been removed from the App Store, which prevents users from downloading the game on iPhone or iPad. What Epic Says Sweeney accuses Apple of having broken an alleged promise that Epic would return to the App Store if it agreed to abide by the rules. “Apple lied”, said the executive. “Epic has agreed [to follow the rules] and now Apple has reneged on another abuse of its monopoly power over a billion users.” Epic’s chief executive said this is another anti-competitive measure by Apple and a defeat for fair competition and consumer choice. What Apple Says In its message, Apple pointed out that “Epic has committed an intentional breach of contract” and noted that the US court has recognized its right to deactivate the producer’s account in the App Store. The company also said that the court classified the decision to close Epic’s App Store account as “valid” and “legal”. The g1 contacted Apple to obtain a position on Epic’s accusation, but did not get back until this report was published. Globe Technology