Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, have acquired British video game developer Mediatonic, the studio behind hit game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Though terms of the deal have not been disclosed, Mediatonic has stated that the acquisition will not change the way it operates and will continue to develop and support Fall Guys on all existing platforms. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney praised the acquisition, saying that Fall Guys is a perfect fit for Epic Games and that the company is excited to work with Mediatonic to take the game to the next level. The acquisition has been met with mixed reactions from the industry.
Epic Games acquires Mediatonic
Introduction
Epic Games, the developer behind popular video game Fortnite, has acquired the British video game developer Mediatonic, the studio behind the wildly popular game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout.
The deal
The deal, which was announced on Tuesday, will see Mediatonic become a part of Epic Games, but the terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
What it means for Mediatonic
Mediatonic has said that the acquisition will not change the way it operates and that it will continue to develop and support Fall Guys on all existing platforms.
Mediatonic also mentioned that, with the support of Epic Games, it will continue to create new content and features for Fall Guys and explore new opportunities to grow the franchise.
What it means for Epic Games
The acquisition of Mediatonic is part of Epic Games’ strategy to expand its offerings and attract more players. Fall Guys, which was released in August 2020, became an instant hit and has been downloaded more than 11 million times on Steam alone.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said that Fall Guys is a perfect fit for Epic Games and that the company is excited to work with Mediatonic to take the game to the next level.
Reaction from the industry
The acquisition has been met with mixed reactions from the video game industry. Some industry experts have praised Epic Games for its vision and strategy, while others have expressed concern about the consolidation of the industry.
However, most Fall Guys fans have welcomed the news, with many hoping that the acquisition will lead to new content, features, and improvements for the game.
Conclusion
The acquisition of Mediatonic by Epic Games is a significant move that highlights the increasing importance of consolidation in the video game industry. It also shows the growing popularity of Fall Guys and the potential for the franchise to continue to grow and expand in the coming years.