Google and Epic Games settle: Play Store fee drops to 20%
Google cut in-app purchase fees, made alternative Android app stores easier to install, and ended its disputes with Epic worldwide.
What changed?
Google announced lower Play Store fees:
- 20% on in-app purchases for new installs.
- 10% on recurring subscriptions.
- An optional 5% extra if developers use Google's billing system.
Other app stores
Google is launching a Registered App Stores program to make installing qualifying third-party app stores on Android easier. It starts outside the U.S.; the U.S. is subject to court approval.
Timeline
| Region | By |
|---|---|
| EEA, UK, U.S. | June 30, 2026 |
| Australia | September 30, 2026 |
| Korea and Japan | December 31, 2026 |
| Rest of the world | September 30, 2027 |
End of the fight
Google said: "With these updates, we have also resolved our disputes worldwide with Epic Games." Epic CEO Tim Sweeney posted on X: "THANKS GOOGLE!"
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