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Epic Games has finally collapsed when Fortnite was reinstalled on the Google Play Store for Android. About 18 months ago, Epic had removed its Android Fortnite app from the Play Store, instead of choosing to make it available for download through its own Fortnite website. After struggling with many of Google’s third-party software protocols, Fortnite returns to its market.
When Epic left the Google Play Store
Fortnite Mobile on Android appeared on the Play Store until August 2018 when Epic Games decided to abandon Google. They weren’t happy with Google’s 30% store tax on the app. Furthermore, the developers also believed that eliminating the broker would ensure better communication and interaction with their users.
“The 30 percent store tax is a high cost in a world where 70 percent of game developers must cover all costs of developing, operating, and supporting their games.” Epic said when they pulled out of the Play Store.
These were a couple of valid and logical reasons behind Epic’s decision. However, there is a reason why Google reigns supreme in the Android app market; It is a platform that the public trusts, while also offering a range of services.
Fortnite returns to the Play Store
Fast forward 18 months and Epic has reconsidered and is now back on the Play Store. It was too cumbersome to survive as a third-party application on Android. The reason? Google of course!
If you are an Android user, you may have noticed the many pop-up warnings you get when you try to download a third-party app. It makes you wonder if it would be safe to continue with the download. Who wants malware on their personal device, after all? Even after the download is complete, you will receive warnings when you try to update the app or enable the features.
The developers are clearly upset with Google, but they know they have few more options to fulfill. They also weren’t able to help take a final photo.
“After 18 months of Fortnite running on Android outside of the Google Play Store, we have come to a basic understanding. Google puts downloadable software outside of Google Play at a disadvantage.”
They also expressed their hope that Google will review its policies in the future.
“We hope that Google will review its policies and business in the near future, so that all developers are free to contact and engage in customer commerce on Android and the Play Store through open services, including paid services, that can compete on a level playing field. “
Epic will once again have to pay Google its 30% cut on all in-app purchases, at least for now. But now, you can rest easy knowing that the rest of your worries will go to bed once and for all.
