After terminating Epic Video games’ developer account on Wednesday, Apple stated it can reinstate the Fortnite maker’s entry to publish iOS apps in Europe. Because of this Epic can transfer ahead with its plans for an Epic Video games Retailer, and it may possibly deliver Fortnite again to iOS in Europe.

Final month, Epic introduced it might have the ability to deliver Fortnite and the Epic Video games Retailer again due to Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, which lately went into impact, requires Apple to permit third-party app shops for the primary time. However earlier this week, Epic’s European developer account was terminated. This flip got here as Epic Video games CEO Tim Sweeney publicly critiqued Apple’s “bitter griping” when it was slapped with a €1.84 billion high quality by the European Fee for anticompetitive practices.

After the EU stated it might take a better look at Apple’s resolution, Apple stated that Epic’s European account, referred to as Epic Sweden AB, could be restored.

“Following conversations with Epic, they’ve dedicated to comply with the foundations, together with our DMA insurance policies. Because of this, Epic Sweden AB has been permitted to re-sign the developer settlement and accepted into the Apple Developer Program,” an Apple spokesperson stated in an emailed assertion.

Epic revealed an replace to its weblog submit in regards to the dispute.

“This sends a robust sign to builders that the European Fee will act swiftly to implement the Digital Markets Act and maintain gatekeepers accountable,” Epic wrote. “We’re shifting ahead as deliberate to launch the Epic Video games Retailer and convey Fortnite again to iOS in Europe. Onward!”

Apple and Epic have been locked in an ongoing conflict over Apple’s vise grip on in-app funds. Sweeney has been an ardent critic of Apple’s developer charges, which take 30% of in-app purchases. However beneath the brand new DMA legislation, third-party marketplaces just like the Epic Video games Retailer can come to iOS, lessening Apple’s management over apps in Europe.