Update 4:05pm EST: In a video message premiering in Fortnite's own Party Royale mode, Epic wrote that it has 'defied the App Store Monopoly. 'Google puts software downloadable outside of Google Play at a disadvantage,' Epic said in April, 'through technical and business measures such as scary, repetitive security pop-ups for downloaded and updated software, restrictive manufacturer and carrier agreements and dealings, Google public relations characterizing third-party software sources as malware, and new efforts such as Google Play Protect to outright block software obtained outside the Google Play store.' Though Epic drew millions of direct downloads without a Google Play listing, Epic reversed course and brought the game back to Google Play this April. Two years ago, Epic voluntarily pulled Fortnite from the Google Play store in an attempt to get around the platform's 30 percent revenue cut. However, we welcome the opportunity to continue our discussions with Epic and bring Fortnite back to Google Play.' While Fortnite remains available on Android, we can no longer make it available on Play because it violates our policies. 'For game developers who choose to use the Play Store, we have consistent policies that are fair to developers and keep the store safe for users. 'The open Android ecosystem lets developers distribute apps through multiple app stores,' Google said in a statement.

You can still download Fortnite on Android directly from Epic. Update 7:05pm EST: Google has now followed Apple's lead, removing Fortnite from the Google Play store (that link goes to the former Play store page for the game). Major win for Epic Games: Apple has 90 days to open up app store payments.Google says Fortnite’s in-app purchase swap was a breach of contract, sues Epic.Judge rejects Apple’s arguments for delaying ordered iOS App Store changes.Dozens of states side with Epic in Apple App Store appeal.Bandcamp says it can’t afford Google Play billing, Epic files injunction.

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