Epic Games is a video game and software developer known for creating popular games like Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, a widely used game development platform.
HQ Country
Cary, United States
Employees
4000+
Founded
1991
Recent Funding Round
Series E
Recent Venture Round Amount
$2,000,000,000
Product Features & Capabilities
Epic Games Store for PC game downloads
Free game offerings every week
Mod support for user-generated content
DLC availability for enhanced gameplay
Cross-platform play for multiplayer experiences.
How much Epic Systems Corporation raised
Series E - $2 billion
April 2021
Lead Investor: Sony Group Corporation, Kirkbi A/S
Series D - $1 billion
April 2021
Lead Investor: Sony Group Corporation ($200 million), Appaloosa Management, Baillie Gifford, Fidelity Management, KKR & Co Inc.
Other Considerations
Notable for offering free games weekly; Supports a large community of modders; Engages with a diverse gaming audience.