[cdirkx]

There have been multiple instances of games being anounced to release on Steam/others and then some time later Epic signed an exclusive contract with them. This even happens with crowdfunded indie games [1] or games that had already started pre-orders. Even though moves like that are unpopular, Epic said they will remain a core part of their strategy [2].

(True the developers themselves agree to that exclusive contract, so they share some of the blame of disappointing people, but if you're an indie developer it is hard to say no to that much money)

[1] https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-epic-games-wil...

[2] https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-games-boss-defends-exclusivity-...