Fortnite developer Epic Games raises $2 billion to build for the metaverse
Epic Games, the parent company behind the highly popular game Fortnite, has received $2 billion in funding from global entertainment giant Sony and investment company KIRKBI, which founded the Lego Group. The funds will be used to upholster Epic’s metaverse expansion plans.
Tim Sweeney, CEO and founder of Epic Games, said, “This investment will accelerate our work to build the metaverse and create spaces where players can have fun with friends, brands can build creative and immersive experiences, and creators can build a community and thrive”.