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(Pocket-lint) – Weeks after Epic Games sued Apple for removing Fortnite from the iOS App Store for an update that added an unauthorized payment system, Apple officially filed a counterclaim. The lawsuit seeks damages against Epic Games for allegedly breaching its contract with the iOS App Store.
“Epic’s blatant disregard for its contractual commitments and other misconduct has caused significant harm to Apple,” the Apple filing reads. “Left unchecked, Epic’s conduct threatens the very existence of the iOS ecosystem and its tremendous value to consumers.” Meanwhile, Epic’s complaint, filed Aug. 13, claims that Apple is violating antitrust law, abusing its full dominance and control of iOS to charge high commissions.
Apple’s Sept. 8 filing also details various defenses against Epic Game’s latest motion for a preliminary injunction, which was filed over the weekend. Apple claims that its response to Epic Games may be justified. “At all times, [Apple’s] the conduct was reasonable and … its actions were carried out in good faith to promote legitimate business interests and had the effect of promoting, encouraging and increasing competition, ”the complaint reads.
Meanwhile, Epic Games has announced that Apple’s “Sign in with Apple” login system will no longer work with Epic Games accounts as of September 11. That means you will need to update your account with new login credentials before then to maintain access. Epic has a guide on how to do it here. Epic also said it could help you recover accounts after the “Sign in with Apple” option expires, but you’ll need to contact the studio first.
Apple released the hit game Fortnite from the iOS App Store on August 13, when Epic introduced an in-app payment system that violated Apple’s rules. Epic Games’ response to Apple’s latest submission expires September 18. The plenary hearing of the two companies is scheduled for September 28.
Written by Maggie Tillman.
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