Epic Games, founded in 1991, develops interactive entertainment and provides the technology infrastructure that underpins modern digital creation. The company operates Fortnite, one of the world's largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections, alongside digital marketplaces including the Epic Games Store and Fab marketplace.
At the core of the company's offering is Unreal Engine, one of the industry's most influential 3D game engines, alongside developer tools such as MetaHuman for creating realistic digital characters. These technologies serve creators across gaming, film, architecture, automotive, and other sectors requiring advanced 3D content creation and real-time rendering capabilities.
Epic Games operates globally with headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, following its founding in Potomac, Maryland. The company's engineering-driven approach, established by founder Tim Sweeney, has shaped its evolution from early shareware development into a platform provider serving creators and players worldwide.
