Epic Games asks judge to force Apple to approve Fortnite

Core Points - Epic Games is intensifying its legal efforts against Apple to allow Fortnite back into the App Store, requesting a court order for Apple to accept any compliant version of the game [1] - A recent ruling by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in "willful violation" of an injunction regarding anti-competitive pricing, potentially allowing Fortnite's return and enabling developers to offer alternative payment options [2] - Apple plans to appeal the ruling, and Epic Games has stated that Fortnite will remain offline globally until Apple unblocks it, although Apple disputes this claim and suggests that Epic should resubmit the app update without the U.S. storefront [3] Company Actions - Epic Games has filed a new court request to compel Apple to accept Fortnite into the App Store [1] - The company argues that Apple is punishing it by blocking access to the market it has fought to open, which sends a negative message to other developers [3] Legal Context - The ongoing legal battle centers around Apple's App Store policies, particularly the commissions on in-app purchases [1] - The recent court ruling could have broader implications for developers seeking to implement alternative payment systems [2]