Game Emulators are now allowed in the Apple App Store


By - Che Browndon
Written-on - April 6, 2024

Fortnite IOS

Last month, it was confirmed Fortnite will be returning to Apple store. The Epic Games store will also come to both Android and IOS as well as some third party games. There was a lot of excitement but there is more.


Game Emulators in Apple App Store


Based on recent updates, Apple has announced eligible game emulators will soon be available on the Apple App Store. Apple didn’t give any specificities about the game emulators coming to the Apple App Store but one thing which is for certain is any emulator which will eventually come to the Apple App store will have to comply with Apple’s policies. This announcement was made on Friday April 5 2024 and Apple revealed it will release globally (not exclusive to the US) and also have downloadable games. This information was revealed after Apple Updated the "App’s Review guidelines" to support this. The guideline is located at 4.7 under the Design section. Its known as, Mini apps, mini games, streaming games, chatbots, plug-ins, and game emulators.

It says; ”Apps may offer certain software that is not embedded in the binary, specifically HTML5 mini apps and mini games, streaming games, chatbots, and plug-ins. Additionally, retro game console emulator apps can offer to download games. You are responsible for all such software offered in your app, including ensuring that such software complies with these guidelines and applicable laws. Software that does not comply with one or more guidelines will lead to the rejection of your app.” Apple later gave the guidelines which determines if an emulator app is accepted or rejected


Why it wasn't allowed before


As we all know, there are lots of game emulators on Android which has also ways given it an edge in this particular domain. For IOS uses, that has not been the case. These emulators weren’t banned but it was because of Apple’s strict guidelines in the past. According to the Apple App Store guidelines, it states apps which emulate a computer or video game console are allowed to unless they meet certain conditions. Emulator apps must emulate software which has been obtained legally and that operates based on its license agreements. These guidelines were created to protect intellectual property rights and also prevent the distribution of copyrighted games which might be problematic when talking about gaming emulators.


Closure


This is a very interesting turn of events. Apple hasn’t revealed any reasons for this change but it will be beneficial. There’s no doubt game emulators will soon in the Apple App Store which will be beneficial to IOS users.


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