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Epic Games has expanded direct payment options for Fortnite players, according to Tim Sweeney. The feature is now available through Google Play's version of Fortnite in the U.S., and globally via the Epic Games Store version. Sweeney referenced a note highlighting potential savings of 20 percent for users who utilize Epic's direct payment method. This development may impact payment processing preferences and in-game purchases for Fortnite players.
Epic Games’ latest move to expand direct payment options arrives as the company continues to leverage the vast resources of its player base, which Tim Sweeney once estimated to collectively reach 30 gigawatts of computing power. The shift may also influence broader debates on platform fees and incentives, echoing Sweeney’s observations that curation tends to outpace app splitting under the current marketplace fee structures.