Disney Invests $1.5 Billion In Epic To Create New Universe Connected To Fortnite
Disney and Epic Games have announced an “all new games and entertainment universe” connected to Fortnite to expand the reach of key IP. As part of this, it’s also investing $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside this multiyear project.
Disney’s Chief Executive Officer called it “Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of games” noting how it offers “significant opportunities for growth and expansion”.
“In addition to being a world-class games experience and interoperating with Fortnite, the new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more.”
Epic Games CEO and founder Tim Sweeney also mentioned how this would bring together the Disney and Fortnite communities. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro said it would also enable Disney to bring together its incredible collection of stories in experiences in ways it could have only dreamed of before.
Disney already uses Unreal Engine across its portfolio on games like Kingdom Hearts 3 and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. You can get the full rundown about all of this on The Walt Disney Company website. According to the teaser trailer above, this new universe connected to Fortnite coming soon(ish). When we learn more, we’ll let you know.
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