EPIC GAMES INC.

Company Overview

Epic Games operates Unreal Engine, a commercially available game engine that also powers its internally developed video games, such as Fortnite as well as the Unreal, Gears of War and Infinity Blade series. Established in 1991, the company is headquartered in North Carolina, U.S. with approximately more than 2,200 employees.

Epic Games generated $840 million in consumer spending during 2021; its third-party game sales amassed $300 million and accounted for 36% of the digital storefront’s revenue. The digital storefront saw an increase of 34 million PC users throughout 2021, and the company now has a total of 194 million users. In terms of activity, the Epic Games Store peaked at 31.3 million active users daily, while its concurrent users reached 13.2 million. Fortnite is the company’s flagship game. Fortnite is a free-to-play video game that has different sets of gameplays like Battle Royale and Save the World, the latter of which is set in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested world. It was created by Tim Sweeney and released through Epic Games Inc. in July 2017.

Company's Business Segments

• 3D Engine Technology and Games : The company offers social entertainment experiences and games like Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.