Epic Games and Google have resolved their multiyear legal battle, ending a conflict initiated alongside Epic’s parallel case against Apple in August 2020.

The creator of Fortnite successfully contested the dominance of both tech giants, securing a decisive win against Google in late 2023. After appellate courts upheld the ruling, Google’s recent Supreme Court appeal proved unsuccessful.

Earlier today, Sameer Samat, Android Ecosystem Lead at Google, shared on X that new collaborative reforms with Epic aim to enhance developer autonomy, lower costs, foster competition, and maintain security standards.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney responded enthusiastically:

Google’s court-pending plan reshapes Android’s ecosystem in the U.S. by cutting fees, enabling external payment systems, and simplifying third-party store installations worldwide. Unlike Apple’s restrictive approach, this framework preserves Android’s open-source ethos while creating fairer market conditions.

The agreement stipulates reduced Play Store fees—20% for in-app transactions providing gameplay enhancements and 9% for those without such features. Apps like Epic’s store must now present payment alternatives alongside Google’s billing system. Crucially, Android’s next major update will introduce a streamlined process for users to install certified third-party app stores directly from websites, using impartial terminology. This provision remains effective until mid-2032.

With these adjustments applying worldwide, Epic views the terms as more impactful than earlier court-ordered modifications. Final approval discussions with the presiding judge will occur imminently, potentially closing the case upon consent.

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