Fortnite maker Epic Video games has settled its antitrust case towards Samsung, in keeping with a court docket submitting. The case, filed final September, accused Samsung of working with Google to dam rival app shops by default on Samsung telephones.
“We’re dismissing our court docket case towards Samsung following the events’ discussions,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney mentioned in a submit on X. He added, “We’re grateful that Samsung will handle Epic’s considerations.”
An Epic spokesperson declined additional remark, pointing to Sweeney’s submit. Samsung and Google didn’t reply to TechCrunch’s request for remark.
Epic had alleged within the lawsuit that Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” characteristic, which blocked downloads outdoors of the Google Play Retailer and Samsung Galaxy Retailer, was a coordinated effort to dam competitors in app distribution.
On the time, Google referred to as Epic’s authorized motion “meritless,” saying, “Android gadget makers are free to take their very own steps to maintain their customers secure and safe.” Samsung mentioned it deliberate to “vigorously contest Epic Recreation’s baseless claims.”
The settlement comes nearly a yr after Epic launched its personal cellular app retailer to distribute each its personal video games and third-party titles.
Earlier than suing Samsung, Epic received a separate antitrust case towards Google in 2023 over claims that Google’s app retailer practices constituted an unlawful monopoly. A decide ordered Google to open its app retailer to rivals, although a choice on Google’s enchantment continues to be pending.
