Sony and KIRKBI holding invested two billion dollars in Epic Games
Epic Games announced the attraction of another investment in the amount of an impressive $ 2 billion. The KIRKBI holding, which owns The LEGO Group, and Sony Group Corporation invested in the company - both invested a billion.
Nothing changes in Epic Games itself, and Tim Sweeney continues to manage the company. The parties stated that the investment is aimed at creating new social entertainment that bridges the digital and living worlds.
Simply put, investments in the development of the idea of the metaverse. Recently, by the way, Epic Games and The LEGO Group just announced a long-term collaboration in creating metaverses for children.
By the way, this is the third time Sony has invested in Epic Games. The first $250 million was invested in July 2020, followed by another $200 million in April 2021.
After the deal closes, Epic Games will be valued at $31.5 billion.
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