Epic Games has acquired Tonic Games Group, the creators of the popular multiplayer game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both companies expect to grow and enhance their gaming platforms. Fall Guys challenges players to compete in challenges and obstacle courses while avoiding obstacles and eliminating their opponents. The game gained popularity after it was released in August 2020, reaching more than 10 million players in its first month. The acquisition is expected to help Epic Games expand its gaming portfolio and tap into the growing market of battle royale games.
Epic Games Acquires Tonic Games Group, Creators of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
The Deal
On March 2, 2021, the video game development company Epic Games announced that they have acquired Tonic Games Group, the creators of the popular game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition is expected to help both companies grow and enhance their gaming platforms.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a multiplayer game that was released in August 2020. The game quickly gained popularity, reaching more than 10 million players in its first month. Fall Guys is a battle royale game that challenges players to compete in challenges and obstacle courses while avoiding obstacles and eliminating their opponents. The game has been praised for its colorful graphics and addictive gameplay.
Epic Games
Epic Games is a game development company based in Cary, North Carolina. The company was founded in 1991 and is known for creating the Unreal Engine, as well as the popular game Fortnite. Epic Games has been actively expanding its business in recent years, including acquiring Psyonix, the creators of Rocket League, in 2019.
The Future
With the acquisition of Tonic Games Group, Epic Games is expected to expand its gaming portfolio and tap into the growing market of battle royale games. The partnership will also allow Tonic Games to leverage the resources and expertise of Epic Games to further develop and grow their games. Fans of Fall Guys can expect to see more updates, improvements, and collaborations in the future.
Quotes
“We believe Tonic Games Group has groundbreaking, valuable experience in building lightning in a bottle and the company’s ethos and vision for gaming aligns with Epic.” – Tim Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Epic Games
“At Tonic Games Group we often say that ‘everyone deserves a game that feels like a party.’ With Epic, we feel like we have found a home that was founded upon similar values.” – Dave Bailey, Co-Founder and CEO of Tonic Games Group
Conclusion
The acquisition of Tonic Games Group by Epic Games marks a significant step forward for both companies, as well as the gaming industry as a whole. Fans of Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout can look forward to even more exciting gameplay and updates, while Epic Games continues to expand its portfolio and enhance its resources.