Epic Games Acquires Tonic Games Group

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has announced the acquisition of Tonic Games Group. This includes the publisher of the popular battle royale game, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.

Details of the Acquisition

Tonic Games Group serves as the parent company to Irregular Corporation, Fortitude Games, and Mediatonic, the studio responsible for developing Fall Guys.

Beyond Fall Guys, the group has also developed titles such as Murder by Numbers, Gears Pop, and Yahtzee with Buddies.

Epic’s Vision for the Metaverse

According to Epic founder and CEO Tim Sweeney, this acquisition aligns with the company’s investment in building the metaverse.

Epic recognizes the need for skilled creative talent capable of developing compelling games, content, and experiences within this virtual future.

Gameplay and Platform Expansion

Epic assures players that the gameplay of Fall Guys will remain unchanged following the acquisition.

The company is committed to expanding cross-platform play for the title, currently available on PlayStation and PC, with versions for Nintendo Switch and Xbox planned for release later this year.

About Tonic Games Group

Mediatonic was initially founded in the U.K. in 2005.

Tonic Games Group was established as a parent company in the previous year.

The group, headquartered in London, currently employs approximately 300 individuals worldwide.

Since its release last August, Fall Guys has garnered significant acclaim from both players and critics.

The game features vibrant visuals and allows up to 60 players to compete in battle royale-style matches.

Statements from Leadership

Tonic cofounder and CEO Dave Bailey expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Epic.

He stated that Epic shares their commitment to creating games that have a lasting positive impact and empower players.

Epic’s Financial Position

Epic Games possesses substantial financial resources.

In addition to the significant revenue generated by Fortnite, the company has secured $3.4 billion in funding, including a $1.78 billion investment round in August of last year.

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