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Disney Invests $1.5 Billion In Fortnite Maker To Build Persistent Game Universe

An anonymous reader quotes a report from VentureBeat: Disney is investing $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Fortnite and Unreal Engine maker Epic Games as part of a broader partnership to create a new Disney gaming universe. The companies plan to create an expansive and open games and entertainmen...

The companies will collaborate on a new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences. This marks Disney's biggest entry ever into the world of video games, and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion. 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.

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