Fortnite developer and Google finally reach settlement after five-year battle | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAssociated PressWednesday 05 November 2025 16:36 GMTGoogle and Epic Games agree to delay app store deadlineEpic Games and Google have reached a comprehensive settlement in their five-year legal dispute concerning Google's Android Play Store.The agreement, filed in a San Francisco federal court, aims to make Android a more competitive platform for users and developers.Epic, the creator of Fortnite, previously secured a victory when a federal appeals court upheld a jury verdict that condemned Google’s Android app store as an illegal monopoly.Although specific terms remain sealed, the settlement broadly aligns with a previous ruling requiring Google to allow rival third-party app stores.The proposed agreement also limits Google's in-app transaction commissions, which were previously 15-30 per cent, to a new range of 9-20 per cent.In fullFortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they're settling 5-year legal fight over Android app storeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in