Google已於2026年3月4日（當地時間）正式與Epic Games達成和解，結束雙方長達數年的反壟斷法律糾紛。這項和解不僅象徵著兩家公司多年爭端的落幕，也預示著Android生態系統將迎來重大變革。

根據官方與媒體報導，和解的主要影響首先體現在Google Play商店的抽成費率上。過去，應用內購買（In-app Purchase）傳統分成為30%，而今將下調至20%，為開發者帶來實質性的成本減輕。針對支付系統的規範亦有調整：若開發者選擇繼續使用Google自家的支付系統，仍需額外支付5%的費用；但全面開放第三方支付後，部分訂閱類應用或特定計畫的分成甚至可能降至10%至15%之間，給開發者更多彈性與選擇空間。

在應用安裝與商店政策方面，Google 推出「註冊應用程式商店計畫」（Registered App Store program），旨在簡化如Epic Games Store等第三方商店在Android平台的安裝流程，減少系統安全警告對使用者造成的阻礙，提升第三方商店的可用性與便利性。

此外，遊戲端也迎來新進展。知名遊戲《Fortnite》（要塞英雄）預計將重新上架 Google Play，同時雙方還簽署一項價值約8億美元的技術合作協議，以加強未來在遊戲與應用開發上的合作。這些變動將於2026年6月30日起陸續生效。

這項和解被視為開發者的一大勝利，也讓業界將目光轉向Apple，關注其是否會在壓力之下，重新檢視並調整自家的封閉生態系統政策。

On March 4, 2026 (local time), Google officially reached a settlement with Epic Games, ending the long-standing antitrust legal dispute that had spanned several years. This settlement not only marks the conclusion of a protracted conflict between the two companies but also signals a significant transformation for the Android ecosystem.

According to official statements and media reports, one of the most notable changes involves the revenue-sharing rate for in-app purchases on the Google Play Store. Previously set at 30%, the standard commission will now be reduced to 20%, providing developers with substantial cost relief. Adjustments have also been made to the payment system rules: developers who continue to use Google’s proprietary payment system will incur an additional 5% fee, but with the full opening of third-party payment options, certain subscription-based apps or specific programs may see commissions reduced further, potentially to 10–15%, giving developers greater flexibility and choice.

In terms of app installation and store policies, Google has launched the “Registered App Store program,” which simplifies the installation process for third-party stores such as the Epic Games Store on Android. This initiative reduces security warnings and other barriers, making third-party stores more accessible and user-friendly.

The gaming side of the ecosystem also sees new developments. The popular game Fortnite is expected to return to Google Play, and the two companies have signed a technology cooperation agreement valued at approximately $800 million to strengthen collaboration on future gaming and app development. These changes are scheduled to take effect gradually starting June 30, 2026.

The settlement is widely regarded as a major victory for developers and has also turned industry attention to Apple, raising questions about whether the company will face increased pressure to reconsider and adjust its closed ecosystem policies.