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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney revealed that Fortnite’s absence from the Apple App Store has cost the company over $1 billion USD. The game was removed in 2020 due to a violation of Apple’s payment rules, leading to a legal battle that has cost Epic more than $100 million USD in legal fees. Despite the financial loss, Sweeney believes the fight against Apple’s restrictions is necessary to prevent monopolization of the digital app economy. A recent court ruling in California found Apple in violation of a previous injunction, potentially paving the way for Fortnite’s return to iOS. Sweeney remains optimistic about the game’s comeback and has proposed ending ongoing litigation if Apple complies with court-mandated changes globally.