Epic Games Acquires Fall Guys Developer Mediatonic (March 2021)
In March 2021, Epic Games bought Tonic Games Group, the parent of Fall Guys developer Mediatonic, and said gameplay will not change while Fall Guys stays paid on Steam for now.
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AI summaryIn March 2021, Epic Games confirmed in a blog post that it bought the whole Tonic Games Group, the parent company of Fall Guys developer Mediatonic.
Epic said Fall Guys gameplay will not change, and the game stays paid and on Steam until further news, with Nintendo Switch and Xbox versions coming soon.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said the purchase supports building a metaverse studio, and Epic did not disclose the price it paid for Tonic Games.
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The Fortnite studio continues to expand its presence in the battle royale market as it aims to create a "metaverse."
Fall Guys Is Epic Games' Latest Big Acquisition
The news that Mediatonic, the developer of Fall Guys, has been acquired by Fortnite studio Epic Games caused a big stir on social media. This move by the North Carolina company was seen as a sign that they will expand their battle royale empires even further. It is unknown what this partnership will result in for both Fall Guys and Fortnite, but considering the forces behind both companies and what they have done so far, there is no doubt it will be an exciting union. Both are battle royale games in similar styles and both are hits, so the rivalry between them will again benefit themselves.
The union was announced from the UK studio on Twitter: "Big news! Mediatonic is happy to announce it is joining the Epic Games family," was the post.
In addition, Epic Games confirmed in a blog post that it has bought the whole Tonic Games Group, Mediatonic's parent company.
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What Does This Union Mean for Fall Guys in Light of All the Information?
Epic's statement on the matter says that "there will be no change in gameplay, that additional investments will continue to make the game a great experience for players on different platforms, and that the most beloved characters will appear on PC, PlayStation and soon Nintendo Switch and Xbox."
Will Fall Guys Continue on Steam?
After Epic Games bought Rocket League studio Psyonix, it made the game free and, as a development in favor of the Epic Games Store, the game was removed from Steam. Until new news arrives, Fall Guys will continue to be a paid game and can still be bought on Steam.
Tonic Games Group co-founder and chief games officer Paul Croft described the merger with Epic as "enormous growth potential."
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Made a Statement on the Matter
"It is no secret that Epic is investing to build a metaverse studio, and Tonic Games is an investment made toward that goal. As Epic tries to build this virtual future, it needs great creative talent that knows strong games, content and experiences," he said.
With the acquisition of Tonic Games Group, together with the company's earlier purchase of Rocket League studio Psyonix, stands out as the latest major acquisition of a game studio by Epic.
Outside game studios, Epic has in recent years also bought companies such as the middleware company RAD and the developers of the Houseparty app.
How Much Did Epic Games Pay for This Union?
Epic Games is a private company, so it generally does not disclose the financial terms of its business deals. For this reason, we do not know how much Epic paid for Tonic Games.
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What Does This Union Mean for Fall Guys in Light of All the Information?
Epic's statement on the matter says that "there will be no change in gameplay, that additional investments will continue to make the game a great experience for players on different platforms, and that the most beloved characters will appear on PC, PlayStation and soon Nintendo Switch and Xbox."
Go to sectionWill Fall Guys Continue on Steam?
After Epic Games bought Rocket League studio Psyonix, it made the game free and, as a development in favor of the Epic Games Store, the game was removed from Steam. Until new news arrives, Fall Guys will continue to be a paid game and can still be bought on Steam. Tonic Games Group co-founder and chief games officer Paul Croft described the merger with Epic as "enormous growth potential."
Go to sectionHow Much Did Epic Games Pay for This Union?
Epic Games is a private company, so it generally does not disclose the financial terms of its business deals. For this reason, we do not know how much Epic paid for Tonic Games.
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