In its reply to Epic Games complaint for injunctive relief, Apples lawyers denied many of Epic Games claims and called the companys conduct willful, brazen, and unlawful.

In response, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store, and Epic Games filed a lawsuit.

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Apple initially threatened to cut off Epic Games from its iOS and Mac developer tools entirely, including for Unreal Engine.

The last time Epic Games and Apple were in court (via Zoom), Apple got a partial win: Apple can revoke access to Epic Games developer tools for Fortnite, but not Unreal Engine.

The two companies will meet again on Sept.

Although Epic portrays itself as a modern corporate Robin Hood, in reality it is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that simply wants to pay nothing for the tremendous value it derives from the App Store.

Apple reported Epic Games has earned more than 600 million through the App Store.

Apple called Epic Games external payment runaround, implemented via a hotfix, cold-blooded and little more than theft.

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It said Epic Games ensuing Free Fortnite campaign looked to twist the scenario into retaliation rather than Apple enforcing its contracted policies.

Apple said it was part of Epic Games self-serving narrative.

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