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1/ Well, we have some good news. We’re launching the standalone Facebook Gaming app today on iOS! Download today
https://fb.me/fbggios We know many creators and fans have been waiting a long time for it, so thanks for sitting tight.
2/ But for FB game developers and players...we have some bad news. After months of submissions and repeated rejections by Apple, we’ve had to remove instant games entirely from the standalone app.
3/ Citing App Store guideline 4.7, Apple rejected the app claiming the primary purpose of the Facebook Gaming app is to play games. It’s not. ~95% of app activity on Android is from watching livestreams. We shared this stat with Apple, but no luck.
4/ We even appealed the guideline under the new app review process announced at WWDC. We did not receive a response. Ghosted?
5/ We can afford to spend ~6 months grinding thru Apple reviews, but many others can’t.
And while we could have tried additional appeals, we didn't want to hold back from launching the version for livestreamers and fans.
And while we could have tried additional appeals, we didn't want to hold back from launching the version for livestreamers and fans.
6/ We’re sorry to devs and players for launching an experience that doesn’t match what you’re used to on Facebook Gaming.
7/ We’ll keep building a games platform. Playing games will always be part of Facebook Gaming whether Apple allows it in a standalone app or not.
8/...But there’s one more thing...For anyone on an Android device, you can enjoy the full Facebook Gaming experience @ http://facebook.com/gamingapp
