Epic Games Drops Antitrust Suit Against Samsung After Settlement

Epic Games has dropped its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, resolving claims that Samsung collaborated with Google to restrict competition from third-party app stores like Epic's own. The lawsuit centered on Samsung's Auto Blocker feature, which by default prevented the installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store, effectively blocking Epic's app market. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the dismissal on X, expressing gratitude that Samsung will address Epic's concerns, though no specific details of the settlement were disclosed. Despite ending the case against Samsung, Epic continues its broader antitrust legal battle with Google, which remains a defendant in related cases. The dismissal came just before Samsung's Unpacked event, raising speculation about potential changes Samsung might implement regarding its app installation policies. Both companies have declined to elaborate on the agreement, leaving the exact terms and future actions unclear.