No one doubted it: Tim Sweeney gladly supported UK regulators' lawsuit against Valve's "monopoly"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney supported the class-action lawsuit against Valve, accusing Steam of limiting competition and an excessive 30% commission. He especially criticizes the ban on selling DLC through in-game stores and redirecting users to third-party platforms.
Sweeney draws a parallel with lawsuits against Apple and Google, where Epic has already secured the right for developers to offer alternative payment methods. He calls Valve's commission a "garbage fee," noting that Steam remains the last major platform with such strict rules.
Fighting Steam's policies was one of the reasons for creating the Epic Games Store. The outcome of lawsuits in the UK and US could force Valve to reconsider its commission and restrictions, which aligns with Epic's long-term strategy.