Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Google and Epic Reveal $800M Deal During Antitrust Trial
Google and Epic Games have a secret deal worth $800 million.
They told everyone about it during a court case.
Epic is paying Google this money over six years.
They will work together on things like Android and the game Fortnite.
Some people think this deal might not be fair to other companies.
The judge is worried that Epic might have changed what they wanted to get this deal.
The deal could change how Android works and let other app stores operate on Android.
Google and Epic Games revealed an $800 million partnership during an antitrust trial.
The deal involves collaboration on Android, Fortnite, and Epic's Unreal Engine over six years.
Epic will pay Google $800 million, despite previously criticizing Google's Play Store policies.
The agreement includes joint product development, marketing, and partnerships.
The court is concerned about potential unfair advantages for Google and Epic over other developers.
- Who
- Google and Epic Games
- What
- A $800 million partnership deal
- When
- During an ongoing antitrust trial
- Where
- California, USA
- Why
- To collaborate on Android, Fortnite, and Unreal Engine technologies
- Companies Involved
- Google and Epic Games
- Deal Amount
- $800 million
- Duration
- 6 years
- Key Technologies
- Android, Fortnite, Unreal Engine
- Payment Direction
- Epic to Google
- Potential Impact
- May change Android operations worldwide
- Court Location
- California, USA
- Judge
- James Donato