More than four years ago, Epic sued both Android and Apple over their forcing apps to use their first-party app payment methods. Though Apple was not called a monopoly like Google , Apple is still fighting to ensure third parties, including Epic, continue to pay the 30% so-called “Apple tax” fee on in-app transactions.

Apple is reportedly developing a a game store to cater to iPhone gamers; it could debut through a future iOS 18 or iOS 19 update.

Apple could launch a new gaming app that combines an app store, achievements, leaderboards and messaging with friends and other gamers.