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Epic Games

Epic Games is the American developer and publisher behind Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Epic Games Store, shaping modern gaming and esports.

Updated Nov 2, 2026
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Founded

1991[2]

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina, United States[2]

Founder and CEO

Tim Sweeney[2]

Ownership

No parent company; Tencent and Disney each disclosed as owning more than 10%[3]

Platforms and technology

Unreal Engine · Epic Games Store[2]

Key people

Tim Sweeney

Founder and CEO

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Epic Games is an American video game company founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the Fortnite franchise, and operating the Epic Games Store.

Fortnite and Esports

Fortnite has become a major esports title under Epic’s stewardship. The Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) is the game’s flagship competitive circuit, featuring regionals, Majors, and the annual Fortnite Global Championship. Epic has experimented with various competitive formats including solo, duo, and trio configurations.

Game portfolio

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