Core Viewpoint - Apple and Epic Games are in a dispute over the denial of Epic's resubmission of Fortnite to the App Store, impacting its availability in the U.S. and Europe [1][2]. Group 1: Company Actions - Epic Games announced that its Fortnite submission was blocked by Apple, preventing the game from being released on the U.S. App Store and the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union [2]. - Apple requested that Epic Sweden resubmit the app update without including the U.S. storefront to avoid affecting Fortnite's availability in other regions [3]. - Apple stated it would comply with a court ruling requiring it to allow third-party payment options but plans to appeal the decision [4]. Group 2: Legal Context - A court ruling on April 30 mandated Apple to loosen its restrictions and allow developers to direct users to third-party payment methods, which Apple allegedly circumvented [4]. - Epic Games' CEO proposed a peace agreement, suggesting that if Apple extends the court's framework globally, Fortnite would return to the App Store and litigation would cease [5]. Group 3: Regulatory Environment - Apple is facing regulatory challenges in Europe related to its App Store practices, which are compounded by the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games [5].