# Epic Games id: ent_epic-games wikidata: Q739711 kind: organization timeline: /timelines/epic-games.md page: /record/epic-games American video game and software developer ## Current state What the record asserts: open claims that are valid, or primary-sourced at confidence 0.7 or more. Unverified, disputed and review-marked claims are listed below, labelled, not here. - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | founder | Mark Rein | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | valid | [clm_0318FC9D0803](/claim/clm_0318FC9D0803.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/epic-games-2, https://www.nasdaqprivatemarket.com/company/epic-games/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owned_by | [The Walt Disney Company](/record/disney.md) | valid 2024-02-07 to present | conf 0.85 | valid | [clm_75E629C2FE5F](/claim/clm_75E629C2FE5F.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/disneys-epic-deal-shows-sharp-cut-fortnite-makers-valuation-the-information-2024-02-08/, https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/07/disney-to-take-1point5-billion-stake-in-epic-games-maker-of-fortnite.html - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | employees | 4,000 | valid 2026-03-24 to present | conf 0.75 | valid | [clm_39B1F0FE4BF2](/claim/clm_39B1F0FE4BF2.md) sources: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/epic-games-lays-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-engagement-slows, https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/epic-games-layoff-1000-fortnite-downturn-500-million-1236697837/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | valuation | 22,500,000,000 United States dollar | valid 2024-02-07 to present | conf 0.75 | valid | [clm_DCD2AC41E3F6](/claim/clm_DCD2AC41E3F6.md) sources: https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/disneys-epic-deal-shows-sharp-224423651.html, https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/disneys-investment-in-epic-values-fortnite-maker-at-22-5b-information-says ## All claims One claim per line, newest first. Superseded claims stay visible. - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | employees | 4,000 | valid 2026-03-24 to present | conf 0.75 | valid | [clm_39B1F0FE4BF2](/claim/clm_39B1F0FE4BF2.md) sources: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/epic-games-lays-off-more-than-1000-employees-as-fortnite-engagement-slows, https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/epic-games-layoff-1000-fortnite-downturn-500-million-1236697837/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owned_by | [The Walt Disney Company](/record/disney.md) | valid 2024-02-07 to present | conf 0.85 | valid | [clm_75E629C2FE5F](/claim/clm_75E629C2FE5F.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/disneys-epic-deal-shows-sharp-cut-fortnite-makers-valuation-the-information-2024-02-08/, https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/07/disney-to-take-1point5-billion-stake-in-epic-games-maker-of-fortnite.html - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | valuation | 22,500,000,000 United States dollar | valid 2024-02-07 to present | conf 0.75 | valid | [clm_DCD2AC41E3F6](/claim/clm_DCD2AC41E3F6.md) sources: https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/disneys-epic-deal-shows-sharp-224423651.html, https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/disneys-investment-in-epic-values-fortnite-maker-at-22-5b-information-says - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | subsidiary | Bandcamp | valid 2022-03-02 to 2023-01-01 | conf 0.85 | superseded | [clm_459F48E6B78A](/claim/clm_459F48E6B78A.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://blog.bandcamp.com/2022/03/02/bandcamp-is-joining-epic/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | subsidiary | Tonic Games | valid 2021-03-01 to present | conf 0.85 | unverified | [clm_87596BA958D3](/claim/clm_87596BA958D3.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.mediatonicgames.com/blog/mediatonic-joins-the-epic-games-family - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicNewsroom | valid 2020-08-11 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_4BD1322F7472](/claim/clm_4BD1322F7472.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesME | valid 2020-02-21 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_BF01AB44D332](/claim/clm_BF01AB44D332.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesFR | valid 2019-01-08 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_0363CA1DB391](/claim/clm_0363CA1DB391.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesDE | valid 2019-01-08 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_8E1269C7EDAE](/claim/clm_8E1269C7EDAE.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesTR | valid 2019-01-08 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_B73F6E0C1926](/claim/clm_B73F6E0C1926.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesBR | valid 2019-01-08 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_FC8C04538832](/claim/clm_FC8C04538832.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesES | valid 2018-12-03 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_5109ADB3725C](/claim/clm_5109ADB3725C.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesJP | valid 2018-12-03 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_70B5374F6AB0](/claim/clm_70B5374F6AB0.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGamesRU | valid 2018-12-03 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_7202F2F5028D](/claim/clm_7202F2F5028D.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | x_username | EpicGames | valid 2010-03-08 to present | conf 0.60 | unverified | [clm_A3B757A7B450](/claim/clm_A3B757A7B450.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | founder | Mark Rein | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | valid | [clm_0318FC9D0803](/claim/clm_0318FC9D0803.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/epic-games-2, https://www.nasdaqprivatemarket.com/company/epic-games/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | website | https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/home | valid undated to present | conf 0.45 | unverified | [clm_06E4F75E6735](/claim/clm_06E4F75E6735.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owned_by | Tim Sweeney | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_298E73B8D192](/claim/clm_298E73B8D192.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-24/fortnite-phenomenon-turns-epic-game-developer-into-billionaire - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | country | United States | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_3C8E86A4C413](/claim/clm_3C8E86A4C413.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.lobbyfacts.eu/datacard/epic-games-inc?rid=658052446691-45 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | member_of | [Linux Foundation](/record/linux-foundation.md) | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_4A3229D47270](/claim/clm_4A3229D47270.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.linuxfoundation.org/membership/members/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | website | https://www.epicgames.com/ | valid undated to present | conf 0.45 | unverified | [clm_93981FA3194E](/claim/clm_93981FA3194E.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owned_by | [Tencent](/record/tencent.md) | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_B1F31887A359](/claim/clm_B1F31887A359.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.pcgamer.com/every-game-company-that-tencent-has-invested-in/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | founder | Tim Sweeney | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_B7624CBFE862](/claim/clm_B7624CBFE862.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.forbes.com/profile/tim-sweeney/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | legal_form | corporation | valid undated to present | conf 0.45 | unverified | [clm_C0D5B41D14BD](/claim/clm_C0D5B41D14BD.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owned_by | [Sony Group](/record/sony.md) | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_C8C6BAA66108](/claim/clm_C8C6BAA66108.md) sources: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200709005844/en/Epic-Games-Receives-Strategic-Investment-Sony-Corporation, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | owner_of | Epic Games Tools | valid undated to present | conf 0.70 | unverified | [clm_C8EBD8DED8F2](/claim/clm_C8EBD8DED8F2.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711, https://www.geekwire.com/2021/epic-games-buys-seattle-area-video-game-development-toolmaker-rad/ - [Epic Games](/record/epic-games.md) | legal_form | privately held company | valid undated to present | conf 0.45 | unverified | [clm_D8886F4CA940](/claim/clm_D8886F4CA940.md) sources: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q739711 --- AsOf is a temporal fact ledger: a structured, dated, sourced record of what is true and what changed, built for AI retrieval.