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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Apple's appeal in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. The decision upholds a lower court finding that Apple violated an injunction by limiting third-party payment options on iOS devices.

April 27, 2026 Reported by AI

Fortnite will allow players to request self-service refunds for cosmetics featuring singer David “D4vd” Burke starting April 28. Burke, arrested on April 16 in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had his song 'Feel It' included in a game emote last May. Epic Games plans further changes but has not committed to removing the items.

Epic Games announced on March 10 that it will increase prices for V-Bucks, Fortnite's premium currency, effective March 19, to help cover rising operational costs. The company is also adjusting battle pass prices and subscriber rewards, despite reporting $6.21 billion in gross revenue last year. These changes apply across platforms, with some offsets like cashback incentives.

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

An article examines the progress of Linux gaming toward 100% compatibility as of 2026. It suggests that developers, including Epic Games, should take note of these advancements. The piece was published on February 26, 2026.

Epic Games has outlined the update schedule for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, with the next patch arriving soon after the ongoing Winterfest 2025 event. The v39.20 update will introduce changes like the return of classic sky lighting to Fortnite OG. This patch marks a key step before the season's conclusion in early March.

December 20, 2025 Reported by AI

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has announced that Fortnite will not launch on iOS in Japan next year, blaming Apple's recent policy changes for obstructing competition. The decision stems from Japan's new Mobile Software Competition Act, which required Apple to allow third-party app stores but, according to Sweeney, led to new fees and surveillance measures instead.