Epic Games Explains Decision Not to Sue Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft Over 30% Revenue Share

Epic Games has provided insight into why it has chosen not to pursue legal action against Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, despite its ongoing disputes with Google and Apple over the 30% revenue share from sales and in-app transactions. According to Epic's chief financial officer, Randy Gelber, console manufacturers operate in a competitive market with a distinct cost structure, having subsidized hardware sales at a loss, which the revenue share helps to offset. In contrast, mobile app stores have higher costs due to factors like customer service. Meanwhile, the Epic vs Google trial has revealed that Google claims Epic owes nearly $400,000 in damages, calculated as 30% of the revenue generated during the period when Fortnite enabled direct payments, bypassing Google's payment system.