Overview

• Epic Games has filed a motion requesting the court to compel Apple to approve Fortnite's return to the U.S. App Store without further delay.
• The motion argues that Apple's refusal violates the April 30, 2025 injunction, which prohibits rejecting apps for including external payment links.
• Apple maintains it will not act on Fortnite's submission until the Ninth Circuit rules on its request for a partial stay of the injunction.
• Epic highlights Apple CEO Tim Cook's prior testimony that having Fortnite back on the App Store would benefit users, asserting there is no justification for further delays.
• If Epic's motion succeeds, Fortnite could return to the U.S. App Store within days, though Apple is expected to appeal any such ruling, potentially prolonging the dispute.