Apple Downplayed the Fortnite Lawsuit Filed by Epic Games

While Apple opposed Epic's claims with newly published legal documents, it also cited the lawsuit filed by the company as a new way to revive interest in Fortnite. It looks like things will get even more confusing.

Apple made a new statement in its legal fight with Epic Games. Focusing on the lawsuit filed by Epic Games to re-add Fortnite to the App Store, Apple has shown that it will take a very aggressive approach. 

“Epic started a fire”

In the statement made by the company, “Epic he started a fire and poured gasoline on it, and now he's sued to extinguish asking for help. Moreover, Epic does this only Apple He could do so immediately by returning to the terms of the contract that had enabled him to maintain an adverse relationship with the company for years.” expressions were used.

Apple He once again stated that he could set his own rules and that this was not something that would hinder competition. According to the company's claim, Epic has previously of Fortnite He made serious profits from being on the App Store. Finally, according to Apple Epicis sacrificing third-party developers and those who develop games or applications using Unreal Engine to stimulate interest in its Fortnite app. 

Challenging Epic Apple, firm “This case (and the news headlines it caused) Interest in Fortnite "It appears to be part of a marketing campaign to revitalize the he stated. 

According to Apple, interest in Fortnite has decreased

According to Apple's claims to Fortnite interest, from October 2019 to July 2020 decreased by approximately 70%. For this reason, Epic said in their statement: “Not a victim, a saboteur,” It was said that it was.

“Third party Fortnite players and Unreal Engine “Developers feel threatened in the commercial dispute between Apple and Epic because Epic is putting them at risk for its own commercial purposes.” Apple continued its harsh stance. 

Although these statements do not change anything for now Apple in the courts It was obvious that he was ready to fight. The next hearing in the court between Epic and Apple is 28 September It will be seen on.