After several Star Wars, Marvel and Disney themed events at Fortnite within Epic Games And Disney they are preparing for a big move. Myszak bought $1.5 billion worth of Epic Games shares, his largest investment in the world of video games to date. The collaboration will result in new games powered by the Unreal Engine, which will obviously be standalone games like Fortnite in the case of LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival.
In the press release we read about creating an ongoing universe of sorts with content, characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and other films.. In this world, users must play, watch, shop and share their experiences.
“Our exciting collaboration with Epic Games will bring together Disney’s popular brands and franchises with the hugely popular Fortnite in a new gaming and entertainment universe.” Disney CEO Bob Iger announced this in a press release. “This is Disney’s largest entry into the gaming world and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion. We look forward to allowing fans to experience the stories and worlds they love in new and revolutionary ways.”
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, told Disney that it was one of the first companies to believe in the potential of combining its worlds with Fortnite. “Now we’re working on something completely new to create a permanent, open and interoperable ecosystem that will bring the Disney and Fortnite communities together.”
Josh D’Amaro, President of Disney Experiences, talks about how to bring an incredible collection of stories and experiences to huge audiences in ways they’ve only dreamed of. “Epic Games’ cutting-edge technology (Unreal Engine, editor’s note) and Fortnite’s open ecosystem will help us reach consumers wherever they are,” he said. he added.
Information about the launch date and platforms has not been disclosed. Companies are likely targeting all major platforms, i.e. PC, consoles and mobile devices. In the meantime, check out the short trailer. This involves creating islands where players can find personalized experiences across the entire Disney company.
Source :Indian TV
