Epic CEO Tim Sweeney restricted from criticizing Google until 2032

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, known for his vocal criticism of major tech companies, has accepted a settlement with Google that includes restrictions on his ability to publicly criticize the company. The binding term sheet, finalized on March 3, limits Sweeney's right to make disparaging statements about Google through 2032. This marks a significant shift for the executive, who has been notably outspoken throughout Epic's legal disputes with both Google and Apple, using terms such as "crooked," "deceitful," and "gangster-style businesses" to describe their practices. Sweeney previously challenged Google's control over app distribution on Android and criticized initiatives like Project Hug, which he characterized as "an astonishingly corrupt effort at a massive scale." The settlement agreement resolves Epic's antitrust lawsuit against Google, though the communication restrictions represent a trade-off for reaching the settlement.