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IT Home reported on August 17 that as the EU's "Digital Markets Directive" forced Apple to allow third-party app stores on the iOS platform, Epic's "Fortnite" has now returned to the iOS platform in the EU.

Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney commented on this:Claims that Epic has lost about $1 billion in the game with Apple and Google (IT Home Note: Currently about RMB 7.168 billion)In addition to expenses such as attorney fees, the most important loss was the loss caused by the removal of "Fortnite" from the shelves.

But Tim Sweeney believes the efforts are "worth it," arguing that the costs are negligible for Epic and all other companies that want a fair deal.

Epic started its war with Apple/Google in August 2020, when the company broke up with Apple because it was unwilling to pay the App Store's 30% commission, the "Apple tax", and "Fortnite" was kicked out of the App Store that month.

However, now that the EU has forced Apple to allow third-party app stores on the iOS platform, the Epic Games Store has officially landed on the iOS platform. This also means that iPhone users in the EU region can play "Fortnite" again, which can be said to be a "phased victory" for Epic.