Microsoft Sees Opening for Your Xbox App Purchases Following Fortnite's iOS Return
CNETWednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:19:47 PM
Microsoft is throwing its weight behind Epic Games in the ongoing battle over app store rules, arguing that Apple’s restrictions are blocking Microsoft from offering a full-fledged Xbox game store on iPhones. The move comes as Fortnite makes a comeback on iOS in Europe, thanks to new regulations forcing Apple to open up its ecosystem. Microsoft sees this as a chance to push for more freedom to distribute games and apps outside Apple’s tight control.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about Fortnite—it’s a bigger fight over who gets to control how apps and games are distributed on your phone. If Microsoft succeeds, it could mean more options for gamers and less power for Apple’s App Store monopoly. But Apple isn’t backing down, so expect this tug-of-war to keep heating up.
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