The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) requires Apple to open third-party stores for iOS devices. However, after the bill passed, Apple deleted Epic Games’ developer account and faced EU crackdown on the company. After the investigation, the company promised to reinstate the developer’s account as soon as possible.
On March 7, Epic Games announced on its official website that Apple had canceled the developer account of Epic Games Sweden AB, which was primarily responsible for bringing “Fornite” and the Epic Games Store to the iOS platform. The reason was not due to account inactivity Any breach, but the company’s public criticism of Apple’s plans to collaborate with the DMA.
After the account was deleted, Epic Games filed a complaint with the relevant EU authorities, and Apple was immediately investigated and promised to reinstate the account and its development qualifications as soon as possible.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney posted about It’s a huge win.
The DMA faced its first big challenge with Apple banning Epic Games Sweden from competing on the App Store, and the DMA just scored its first big win. Following a rapid investigation by the European Commission, Apple notified the Commission and Epic that it would divest…
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) March 8, 2024
Apple has so far not explained to the outside world the real reason for canceling developer Epic Games, but it has long opposed the opening of iOS to third-party shopping centers, payments, app installation and other projects. is an important role in promoting EU DMA regulations. As one of the manufacturers, this incident inevitably makes people feel that Apple is deliberately suppressing dissent.
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