Epic Games has raised about 109 billion yen from Sony and others, and its corporate value has exceeded 3.1 trillion yen

Epic Games has announced that it has raised $ 1 billion in funding. With this financing, the corporate value reached 28.7 billion dollars (about 3.1 trillion yen).

Today we announced a new round of funding to support future growth and our long-term vision for the Metaverse. Thank you to all our investment partners who support this work. Https://t.co/QI0yszg85T

— Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) April 13, 2021

Announcing a $ 1 Billion Funding Round to Support Epic's Long-Term Vision for the Metaverse --Unreal Engine
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/announcing-a-1-billion-funding-round-to-support-epics-long-term-vision-for-the-metaverse

Of the $ 1 billion raised by Epic Games this time, Sony Group Corporation (hereinafter, Sony) accounts for $ 200 million (about 21.8 billion yen). Sony's investment builds on the close relationship between Epic Games and Sony, strengthening its common mission to be at the forefront of technology, entertainment and socially linked online services. .. Investment partners other than Sony include investment management firms Appaloosa , Baillie Gifford , Fidelity Investments and BlackRock . After the funding, Epic Games will continue to be CEO Tim Sweeney.

Epic Games has long been focusing on building a highly versatile virtual space ' Metaverse ' represented by 'Second Life ' and ' Animal Crossing: New Clothes Forest ', and this investment will also be useful for Metaverse. 'We are grateful to new and existing investors for supporting our vision for Epic Games and the Metaverse,' said Sweeney. The money we received was social in Fort Knight, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. It can help you build a great experience and help game developers and creators through Unreal Engine, Epic Online Services, and the Epic Games Store. '

Regarding this investment, Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman and CEO of Sony Group Inc., said, 'Epic Games continues to provide innovative experiences through a number of cutting-edge technologies that support creators in the game industry and digital entertainment industry. We are pleased to be able to strengthen our collaboration to provide new entertainment experiences to people around the world. This strengthening of our collaboration will inspire the world with the power of creativity and technology. I'm sure it fits the purpose. '

In 2020, Epic Games will receive a $ 250 million investment from Sony.

Sony invests about 27 billion yen in Epic Games, the developer of 'Fort Knight' --GIGAZINE