Imagine a place where you can play, create, interact and even shop, all wrapped up in the magic of Disney! The mouse-eared company announced, on the occasion of the presentation of the financial results for its first fiscal quarter, this February 7, 2024, a massive $1.5 billion investment inEpic Games, the publisher of Fortnite, with the aim of creating an unprecedented partnership with the Battle Royal.
A collaboration between these two entertainment giants promising to bring together under the same virtual sky the enchanting worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and many others, in an open, persistent and deeply social game space. A completely new experience, rooted in Unreal Engine, allowing players to weave their own stories and adventures.
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO ofEpic Games, both expressed their enthusiasm for this transformative project, envisioning a significant expansion in the gaming and entertainment field. This"Disney World" version of Fortnite doesn't just offer a new gaming platform, but aspires to be a hub where fans can express their passion for Disney universes in unique ways and share content in innovative ways (reminding us strangely of a certain Ralph 2.0... those who have seen the film will understand).
The precise details of the project remain shrouded in mystery, but the ambition is clear: to offer a platform where the boundaries between playing, watching and interacting become blurred. The past collaboration between Disney and Epic Games in Fortnite, notably through live events and the introduction of skins from Marvel, Lucasfilms (hello Indiana Jones...) and Star Wars, was just a foretaste of what promises to be a revolution in the video game industry. Gamers can look forward to unprecedented immersion in the worlds they love, with the freedom to create and share their own experiences.
This partnership is a strong statement by Disney, affirming its desire to establish a lasting presence in the video game industry. The $1.5 billion investment demonstrates the breadth of the entertainment company's commitment to this new adventure, with the promise of bringing together its iconic storytelling universes in an open, interactive ecosystem. Expectations are high, and all eyes are on the future, eager to discover how Disney and Epic Games will redefine the video game experience.
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