Epic Games is a leading American interactive entertainment company and technology provider, renowned for its influential role in the gaming industry. Founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney, the company is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, and operates globally with numerous offices worldwide .​Epic Games Store

Flagship Products and Services

• Fortnite: Epic's most prominent title, Fortnite, is a free-to-play battle royale game that has become a cultural phenomenon. The game has evolved into a platform hosting various experiences, including LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, as well as user-generated content .​Epic Games Store
• Unreal Engine: Epic develops the Unreal Engine, a powerful real-time 3D creation tool used across gaming, film, and other industries. The engine supports high-fidelity graphics and is integral to many AAA games and virtual productions .​Unreal Engine
• Epic Games Store: Launched in 2018, the Epic Games Store is a digital distribution platform for PC and macOS games. It offers developers an 88% revenue share and has expanded to mobile platforms, including Android and iOS in the EU, following regulatory changes .​Epic Games StoreDiario AS+3The Sun+3Wikipedia+3

Financial Overview

Epic Games has experienced significant financial growth, with estimated revenues of $5.7 billion in 2021. However, revenues declined to $5.2 billion in 2022 and further to $4.4 billion in 2023. A resurgence in Fortnite's popularity contributed to a projected revenue increase of approximately 30% in 2024, bringing it back to $5.7 billion .​Sacra

The company's valuation reached $31.5 billion in April 2022 after a $2 billion investment round led by Sony Group Corporation and KIRKBI, the family-owned holding company behind The LEGO Group .​Contrary Research