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Disney invests $1.5 billion in Epic to create ‘persistent universe’ tied to Fortnite
That’s a lot of V-Bucks.
Disney and Fortnite maker Epic Games are teaming up to build what’s being described as an “expansive and open games and entertainment universe.” As part of the announcement, Disney revealed that it is investing $1.5 billion in an equity stake in Epic. In addition to being a world-class games experience and interoperating with Fortnite, the new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters, and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar, and more. “We can’t wait for fans to experience the Disney stories and worlds they love in groundbreaking new ways.” Epic boss Tim Sweeney added, “We’re collaborating on something entirely new to build a persistent, open, and interoperable ecosystem that will bring together the Disney and Fortnite communities.”
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