Disney announces investment of over 220 billion yen in Epic Games to build a ``new permanent universe'' in Fortnite
The Walt Disney Company acquires Epic Games stock, giving the company $1.5 billion to build a whole new world of games and entertainment to further expand Disney stories and experiences. announced that they would invest.
Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite - The Walt Disney Company
Disney and Epic Games to Create Expansive and Open Games and Entertainment Universe Connected to Fortnite - Epic Games
https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/disney-and-epic-games-to-create-expansive-and-open-games-and-entertainment-universe-connected-to-fortnite
Disney x Epic Games - YouTube
Disney plans a $1.5B 'universe' with Fortnite maker Epic Games - Polygon
https://www.polygon.com/24065392/disney-fortnite-epic-games-1-5-billion-equity
Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic to create 'persistent universe' tied to Fortnite - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/2/7/24065281/disney-epic-games-investment-fortnite-metaverse
Disney takes a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to build an 'entertainment universe' with Fortnite | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/07/epic-fortnite-disney-entertainment-universe/
In addition to a world-class gaming experience and interoperability with Fortnite, Disney is building a 'new permanent universe' to build on popular titles like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar. Announced that it will offer numerous opportunities to play, watch and shop content, characters and stories. The universe Disney has built on Fortnite will allow players, gamers, and fans to create their own stories and experiences, express their fandom in ways unique to Disney, and share content with each other in any way they choose. is.
'This exciting new relationship with Epic Games will bring Disney's beloved brands and franchises and the hugely popular Fortnite to a world of innovative new games and entertainment,' said Robert A. Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. 'This marks Disney's biggest entry into the world of gaming ever, and provides a huge opportunity for growth and expansion. We're excited to announce that this will be a breakthrough in the Disney stories and worlds that our fans love so much.' I can't wait to experience it in new ways.'
'Disney was one of the first companies to believe in the potential of Fortnite to connect their world with ours, and we are committed to using Unreal Engine across our portfolio,' said Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games. 'We are currently working together on something completely new to create a permanent, open, and interoperable ecosystem that connects the Disney and Fortnite communities.'
Disney and Epic Games engage hundreds of millions of players through Fortnite content integration, seasonal collaborations, in-game activations, and live events such as Marvel Nexus War with Galactus , which drew more than 15.3 million concurrent players I've been doing it.
Unreal Engine, a game engine developed by Epic Games, is used to create Disney-related game titles such as 'Kingdom Hearts 3' and 'STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor,' as well as the production of video works such as movies and animation, and the Disneyland attraction Star Wars. It is also used in Wars: Galaxy's Edge .
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