2026-03-05
Extremely exciting news! Congrats to all involved. It's been an incredible experience to have been a small part of the journey. What an excellent outcome for all mobile developers and operators of alternative app stores now and in the future!
Bloomberg
Google announces an Android app store program and lower developer fees to resolve Epic's antitrust litigation and comply with new rules in Europe and elsewhere
Alphabet Inc.'s Google unveiled a new system for apps on its Android phones and tablets Wednesday, agreeing to easier access …
Extremely exciting news! Congrats to all involved. It's been an incredible experience to have been a small part of the journey. What an excellent outcome for all mobile developers and operators of alternative app stores now and in the future!
The Verge
Google's Epic settlement term sheet prohibits Tim Sweeney from criticizing Google's app practices until at least September 2032 and mandates that he praise them
it contractually converted him into an advocateForums:r/fuckepic:As part of a reworking of the settlement between Epic and Google, Tim Sweeney has signed away his rights to critici...
2026-02-04
The best stuff to come, especially for players is really going to ramp up this year, we are all pumped to get the work done and out to players re: the launcher re-architecture + social w/voice + a community test that we'll have more news on soon
Eurogamer.net
An interview with Epic Games Store VP Steven Allison, who says “we have a lot of things” to fix and “the launcher sucks”, on 2026 updates like social features
Steven Allison acknowledges some people will always say “F— Epic", as focus finally shifts to player experience.
2026-02-03
The best stuff to come, especially for players is really going to ramp up this year, we are all pumped to get the work done and out to players re: the launcher re-architecture + social w/voice + a community test that we'll have more news on soon
GamesIndustry.biz