Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has acquired British video game developer Mediatonic, creators of the popular game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Mediatonic will continue to operate as an independent studio under the Epic Games umbrella. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both companies released statements expressing excitement about the acquisition. The move expands Epic Games’ reach into the competitive and lucrative market of multiplayer games, and Mediatonic will have access to Epic Games’ resources, including its development tools and Unreal Engine. The acquisition is expected to have a significant impact on the gaming industry as a whole.
Epic Games acquires Fall Guys studio Mediatonic
Introduction
Epic Games, the developer of the popular game Fortnite, has announced on Tuesday that it has acquired the British video game developer Mediatonic, the creators of the hit game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
The Details
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it was announced that Mediatonic, based in London and Brighton, will continue to operate as an independent studio under the Epic Games umbrella.
Epic Games’ Statement
In a statement, Epic Games’ founder and CEO Tim Sweeney said:
“It’s no secret that Epic is invested in building the metaverse and Tonic Games shares this goal. As Epic works to build this virtual future, we need great creative talent who know how to build powerful games, content and experiences.”
Mediatonic’s Statement
Also in a statement, the co-founder and CEO of Mediatonic, Dave Bailey, said:
“At Tonic Games Group we often say that ‘everyone deserves a game that feels like it was made for them.’ With Epic, we feel like we have found a home that was made for us. They share our mission to build and support games that have a positive impact, empower others and stand the test of time and we couldn’t be more excited to be joining forces with their team.”
Impact of the Acquisition
The acquisition of Mediatonic is a significant move for Epic Games, as it expands the company’s reach into the highly competitive and lucrative market of multiplayer games.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, which was released in August 2020, quickly became a smash hit, with millions of players around the world. The game won numerous awards and was praised for its fun, fast-paced gameplay and adorable characters and levels. The game has been a massive success for Mediatonic and it is expected that Epic Games will continue to support and expand the game’s reach.
The acquisition will also enable Mediatonic to have access to Epic Games’ resources, including its development tools and Unreal Engine, which could lead to even more innovative and creative games from the studio.
Conclusion
The acquisition of Mediatonic by Epic Games is a major move for both companies and is expected to have a significant impact on the gaming industry as a whole. With the resources and support of Epic Games, Mediatonic has the potential to create even more groundbreaking and popular games in the years to come.