Not content with using the unique and revolutionary techniques that the Epic Games studio has implemented to create the environments of The Mandalorian and many future productions, Disney is deepening its relationship with the video game studio, including the one that has become a cultural phenomenon, Fortnite.
Launched in 2017, generating hundreds of millions of dollars per month and hundreds of millions of players worldwide, Fortnite has become a billionaire martingale for Epic Games.
Thus, the big Gulf firm announces a $1.5 billion investment in the studio to create a Fortnite universe with in-house licenses from Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar.
“In addition to the Fortnite relationship, the new sustainable world will provide users with many opportunities to play, watch, purchase and interact with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more.” clarifies contacted Accompanying the application.
Fortnite has already hosted a number of seasonal events that highlight Disney’s strong licenses, particularly Marvel and Star Wars. But Mickey’s House has never made such a move into video games with such a significant envelope.
“This is Disney’s biggest entry into the world of video games and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion. We can’t wait for fans to discover the Disney stories and worlds they love in a ‘new and revolutionary way.’ Bob Iger, CEO of the firm, commented.
A few years ago, the same company also decided to stop all video game development in-house, entrusting the management of its licenses to third-party publishers such as Electronic Arts, which had had license exclusivity for several years. Star Wars.
Source: Allocine
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