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Epic intentionally bypassed Apple's rules, leading to Fortnite's removal from the App Store. The Ruling: Why the Request Was Denied

Apple argued that forcing immediate changes would compromise user security and require significant engineering resources before a final legal consensus is reached. Industry Implications

The judge’s denial of Epic’s request serves as a "pause button" rather than a final verdict. While Apple maintains its current App Store structure for now, the legal and legislative pressure to dismantle the "walled garden" continues to mount globally.

Courts are generally hesitant to force massive structural changes to a business model while a case is still being litigated in higher courts.