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About Epic Games
Industries
Consumer Software
Gaming
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$8.6B
Headquarters
Cary, North Carolina
Founded
1991
Overview
Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," while also providing tools for other game developers through Epic Online Services. Their games are available on multiple platforms and span various genres, offering engaging experiences for players. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, to support other developers in creating their own games. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players and empower developers with essential tools.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Cross-platform play trends enhance Epic Games' multiplayer and cross-platform capabilities.
- User-generated content rise offers community-driven engagement opportunities for Epic Games.
- VR and AR popularity allows Epic Games to leverage Unreal Engine for immersive experiences.
What critics are saying
- Epic Games faces lawsuits over Fortnite's in-game store practices, risking financial penalties.
- Leaks of upcoming content like 'Hack Maya' could impact competitive advantage.
- Bypassing app store fees with free games may lead to conflicts with major providers.
What makes Epic Games unique
- Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
- The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for multiplayer and backend solutions.
- Epic Games Store provides free games weekly, challenging traditional app store models.
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Funding
Total Funding
$8610.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Kleiner PerkinsBenefits
Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share
Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents
Unlimited PTO & sick time
Paid sabbatical
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Epic released a new trailer of sorts today showcasing a fighting game character select screen with this season's skins.
Leaks suggest that Epic Games is working on a reskin called "Hack Maya," possibly featuring futuristic and digital espionage-inspired aesthetics.
Epic Games initially launched its mobile app store as a means of circumventing Play Store and App Store fees.
Epic Games may introduce Lara Croft items with a server update post v34.10 patch.
Epic Games, the company behind the global gaming sensation Fortnite, is once again facing legal trouble over its Item Shop practices.
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About Epic Games
Industries
Consumer Software
Gaming
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$8.6B
Headquarters
Cary, North Carolina
Founded
1991
Epic Games is Hiring for 417 Jobs on Simplify!
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