Epic Games is continuing its campaign to get Fortnite back on the iPhone in the U.S., and it’s looking like Apple might have to fold. Last week, Apple refused to allow Fortnite in the U.S. App Store and ignored Epic Games’ submission, and because Epic Games tied the update to Fortnite in the EU, Fortnite has been offline on iOS devices worldwide since Friday.
With Apple blocking Fortnite from returning to the U.S. App Store, Epic Games told the court that Apple was violating the injunction and asked that Apple be forced to approve the app. The judge overseeing the case responded to Epic’s request today, and she is sounding more and more fed up with Apple’s continued defiance and Epic’s grousing.
If Apple does not approve Fortnite in the U.S. App Store and resolve its current dispute with Epic Games without the court’s intervention, there will be a hearing on May 27, and the “Apple official” who oversees compliance will need to attend in person. That could mean App Store chief Phil Schiller or another executive.
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