A Seattle federal jury ruled that Epic Games did not infringe patents by hosting interactive virtual concerts featuring Ariana Grande and Travis Scott within Fortnite. Concurrently, a U.S. district court ordered Apple to comply with a 2021 anti-steering injunction and allow Fortnite back on the App Store in the United States, or provide a representative for judicial questioning. Apple has been delaying approval of Fortnite updates in the US and EU, effectively preventing the game from operating properly. The Ninth Circuit Court expedited briefing on Apple's appeal against the injunction but denied Apple's request to pause the order. Epic Games has spent over $1 billion fighting Apple in this legal battle, which has lasted nearly five years and involved millions in legal fees. The dispute centers on Apple's App Store policies, particularly its 30% commission on in-app payments, which Epic circumvented by implementing web payments in Fortnite. Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store amid the conflict. While the court ruling favors Epic, Apple’s appeal could still affect Fortnite’s availability if Apple prevails and enforces its commission fees. The case sets a precedent that may impact other apps using alternative payment methods.