* The Verge article
Tim Sweeney signed away his right to criticize Google until 2032
https://www.the Verge.com/news/889595/tim-sweeney-signed-away-his-right-to-criticize-google-until-2032
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney is perhaps one of the most outspoken figures in history. He has repeatedly called them 'crooked,' 'deceitful,' and 'insanely sneaky' while engaging in lawsuits against the world's two most powerful companies, even going as far as the US Supreme Court.
Google finally silenced Tim Sweeney. It appears in a binding key condition for the agreement with Google.
On March 3rd, he agreed not only to waive Epic's right to sue and criticize Google but also his right to demand further changes to Google Play Store policies. Criticism of Google's app store practices became impossible, effectively obligating him to praise them instead.
According to the agreement, the expiration date is five years after the final change in Google's service fees. Considering that Google plans to complete the changes by September 30, 2027, Sweeney may have to refrain from criticizing the Google Play Store until September 2032. [The rest of the content is omitted]
[Note] Epic agreed to reduce the Google Play service fee from a maximum of 30% to 20%.
https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2026/03/a-new-era-for-choice-and-openness.html
