Epic Games and Google have reached an agreement that ends a five-year legal battle.

Epic Games has reached an agreement with Google that could potentially end a five-year legal battle over the Android app store. The companies announced the agreement in a joint legal document, stating that it would resolve disputes and make Android a more competitive platform for users and developers. Earlier this summer, Epic won an appeal when the court upheld a jury verdict condemning Google's app store policies.

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The terms of the agreement remain confidential and must be confirmed by District Judge James Donoghue. It follows his October 2024 ruling requiring Google to provide access to competing third-party app stores. Epic filed lawsuits against Google and Apple in 2020, seeking to bypass exclusive payment systems with commissions of up to 30%. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney called the deal “an impressive offer” that could change the market for users.