Epic files suit against Apple after Fortnite pulled from iOS App Store [Updated]

Enlarge / Fortnite seen in the App Store on an iPhone on May 10, 2018. (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images)

Update 7:05pm EST: Google has now followed Apple's lead, removing Fortnite from the Google Play store (that link goes to the former Play store page for the game). You can still download Fortnite on Android directly from Epic.

"The open Android ecosystem lets developers distribute apps through multiple app stores," Google said in a statement. "For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to developers and keep the store safe for users. While Fortnite remains available on Android, we can no longer make it available on Play because it violates our policies. However, we welcome the opportunity to continue our discussions with Epic and bring Fortnite back to Google Play."

Two years ago, Epic voluntarily pulled Fortnite from the Google Play store in an attempt to get around the platform's 30 percent revenue cut. Though Epic drew millions of direct downloads without a Google Play listing, Epic reversed course and brought the game back to Google Play this April.

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