Disney and Epic Games announce a partnership to create a virtual world where users can interact with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters. The companies will create simulated environments.
Epic Games and Disney have announced a partnership to create an expansive shared virtual world featuring popular Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters and franchises. According to the agreement, the two companies are working together to create what they describe as an “open games and entertainment universe.”
As part of the deal, The Walt Disney Company has invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games. This represents Disney’s largest investment to date in the thriving gaming industry as it seeks new avenues of growth.
With Epic’s Unreal Engine, users will be able to explore simulated worlds based on properties such as Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and more.
