Epic Games-backed North Dakota bill aimed at regulating App Store fails

A North Dakota bill to regulate Apple Store and Google Play failed in the state senate. The bill, which was backed by of a coalition of developers, including Epic Games, sought to stop Apple and Google from requiring developers to use their app stores to make in-app purchases. Apple removed Epic’s Battle Royale after it allowed players to make in-game purchases without going through the App Store.

Epic Games-backed North Dakota bill aimed at regulating App Store fails

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