Google starts lowering Play Store fees, making good on Epic Games settlement

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1. 9d ago

   Google Cuts Play Store Commissions Following Epic Games Settlement

   Google is reducing developer fees and expanding billing options as part of a legal settlement with Epic Games. These changes include supporting alternative app stores and lowering commissions on in-app purchases. The company will maintain these Android app support changes through at least 2032.

   What's confirmed:

   • Google will reduce Play Store commissions on in-app purchases to 20%.
   • The settlement allows for alternative app stores on Android.
   • Google is expanding billing options and lowering developer fees.
   • The agreement reintroduces Fortnite to the Google Play Store globally.
   • Android app support changes will be maintained through at least 2032.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • External billing fees will drop to 10% starting June 30, 2026.
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2. 15d ago

   Google Lowers Play Store Fees Following Epic Games Settlement

   Google is reducing Play Store fees and allowing alternative payment methods as part of a settlement with Epic Games. New billing options and lower costs will be available to developers in the US, UK, and European Economic Area starting June 30. A global rollout is expected by 2027.

   What's confirmed:

   • Google is lowering Play Store fees as a result of a lawsuit and settlement with Epic Games.
   • Alternative payment options and external billing links will be available in the US, UK, and European Economic Area starting June 30.
   • Some developers will see fees drop from 30% to as low as 10%.
   • A global rollout of lower fees is planned for 2027.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Google cuts Play Store fees to 10% on the first $1M in revenue.
   • Google dropped its commission to a 20% service fee with an optional 5% for billing services.
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