# Epic Games

Type: Company

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/epic-games
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-04**: Settlement Reached — Google and Epic Games announce a settlement including an offer to lower commission rates.
- **2023-12-11**: Monopoly Verdict — A jury rules that Google Play is an illegal monopoly in the Android app market.
- **2020-08-13**: Fortnite Removed — Epic Games introduces direct payment in Fortnite; Google removes the app from the Play Store.
- **2020-08-13**: Lawsuit Filed — Epic Games files an antitrust lawsuit against Google over its app store practices.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Google Play to Host Rival Stores, Slashing Commissions to 10% for Retail Apps
2026-07-16 03:55:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

E-commerce and brand-led app stores gain direct Google Play distribution starting July 22. The commission cut from 30% to 10% improves margins for retail apps. Alternative payment methods could further reduce transaction costs.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/google-play-retail-commissions-cut

### Google Settles With Epic Games, Slashing Play Store Commissions
2026-03-04 22:51:56 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

Google has reached a landmark settlement with Epic Games, agreeing to reduce its Play Store commission rates following a years-long antitrust battle. This resolution ends high-stakes litigation over digital marketplace monopolies and signals a major shift in the economics of mobile commerce.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/google-epic-games-settlement-app-store-commissions

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