Apple says it received’t let Epic Games again within the App Store till they comply with “play by the same rules as everyone else.” Earlier at this time Epic requested Apple to reinstate its developer account in order that it might re-release the iOS model of Fortnite in South Korea, which not too long ago handed a invoice forcing Apple and Google to permit alternate in-app fee programs.

Apple, nevertheless, maintains it’s beneath no obligation to let Epic within the App Store in any respect. “As we’ve said all along, we would welcome Epic’s return to the App Store if they agree to play by the same rules as everyone else,” an Apple spokesperson says in a press release to The Verge. “Epic has admitted to breach of contract and as of now, there’s no legitimate basis for the reinstatement of their developer account.”

The South Korean laws has not but gone into impact, but when and when it does, in accordance with Apple, that wouldn’t have any bearing on the corporate’s course of for approving developer accounts. Until Epic agrees to adjust to the App Store’s app evaluation tips, Apple isn’t going to think about its request.

Fortnite, one of the vital well-liked video video games on the planet, has been unavailable on the App Store since August of final yr. Apple in the end terminated Epic’s developer account in response to a Fortnite replace that dodged the App Store’s in-app fee requirement with a purpose to get round paying Apple the 30-percent reduce. Epic then sued Apple and went to trial in May, with a verdict but to return.