Sony, already a shareholder of Epic Games, and Kirkbi, a new entrant, are each investing one billion, specify the three groups in a joint press release.
“All three of them greatly value both creators and gamers, and want to create new social entertainment by exploring the connection between the digital and physical worlds.“, they add.
$31.5 billion
The investment brings the valuation of Epic Games to 31.5 billion dollars, specifies the American publisher.
With 350 million users worldwide, his Fortnite game is free to download but generates billions in revenue as players purchase additional items for their characters, including clothing items.
The game quickly became a global phenomenon, to the point that certain games are now followed live by millions of spectators.