Epic acquires Horizon Chase developer for Fortnite
Epic Games, the developer behind the hugely popular game Fortnite, has acquired Aquiris Game Studio, the developer of racing game Horizon Chase. The acquisition was announced on April 19th, 2023, and the terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Aquiris Game Studio is a Brazilian game development studio that was founded in 2007. The studio is best known for its popular racing game, Horizon Chase, which has been downloaded over 10 million times since its release in 2015. The game has received critical acclaim for its beautiful graphics, tight controls, and nostalgic gameplay.
According to Epic Games, the acquisition of Aquiris Game Studio is part of the company's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the gaming industry and bring new talent into the company. Epic Games has been on a buying spree in recent years, acquiring several other game development studios, including Psyonix, the developer of Rocket League, and Mediatonic, the developer of Fall Guys.
As part of the acquisition, Aquiris Game Studio will be working on Fortnite, the massively popular battle royale game that has taken the gaming world by storm. Epic Games has not announced exactly what Aquiris Game Studio will be working on, but it's likely that the studio will be creating new content for the game, such as new skins, weapons, or game modes.
Overall, the acquisition of Aquiris Game Studio is an exciting development for Epic Games and for the gaming industry as a whole. With its talented team of developers and its experience creating successful games, Aquiris Game Studio is sure to bring a lot of value to Epic Games and help the company continue to grow and succeed.