In the first week of February, Epic Games, the creator of Mouse House and Fortnite, announced a collaboration with Disney to develop new games and an innovative entertainment universe.
The alliance is designed to allow consumers to “play, watch, buy and interact with content, characters and stories …” according to a joint press release. Find out more details about this collaboration below.
Disney and Epic Games join forces to create a revolutionary gaming universe
The collaboration between Disney and Epic Games aims to bring together Disney’s iconic brands and franchises with the popular game Fortnite. It is about creating a transformative world of games and entertainment. Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic, highlighted the two companies’ shared vision, saying they are working together to build a sustainable, open and interoperable ecosystem that will bring the Disney and Fortnite communities together.
This collaboration is not the first between Disney and Epic Games. Fortnite has already hosted several Star Wars-related themed events, including last year’s Find the Force event honoring the prequel trilogy. In 2020, the Nexus War with Galactus event, based on the Marvel Universe, attracted more than 15.3 million concurrent players. This shows the potential and appeal of this collaboration.
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Successful diversification for Disney
Although Disney is often associated with the production of films, television series, and merchandise, the company has ventured into the gaming space for some time. The Disney-licensed game has received more than 150 nominations, wins and accolades in 2023, including a Game of the Year nomination for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Disney mobile games have reached 1.5 billion installs worldwide. With nine Disney game franchises each over $1 billion in sales.
This new collaboration promises to provide fans with a unique experience combining the rich and diverse universe of Disney with the captivating gameplay of Fortnite. The possibilities seem limitless, and the promise of a continuous, interoperable ecosystem underscores both companies’ commitment to creating something truly revolutionary.
Fans can excitedly expect their favorite Disney stories and worlds to merge with the dynamic Fortnite universe for an immersive and unique experience that transcends the boundaries of the virtual world and paves the way for new opportunities and significant expansion for both companies.
Source: Kotaku
