Epic Games Drops Antitrust Lawsuit Against Samsung Ahead of Unpacked Event

Epic Games Inc. has abruptly dismissed its antitrust claims against Samsung Electronics Co., ending a legal battle that accused the tech giant of colluding with Google to suppress third-party app stores. The move comes just days before Samsung's flagship Unpacked product launch event.

The lawsuit centered on Samsung's 'Auto Blocker' feature, which allegedly prevented users from installing apps from unauthorized sources—including Epic's own game store. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney hinted at a resolution in a cryptic X post, stating the company was 'grateful Samsung will address our concerns' without elaborating.

While Epic continues its parallel case against Alphabet's Google, industry observers note the timing suggests potential behind-the-scenes negotiations. Neither party disclosed whether the dismissal involved concessions regarding Samsung's controversial Android security measures.