Epic Games Expands To Brasil With Aquiris Acquisition

Epic Games has recently announced the acquisition of Aquiris, a renowned game studio based in Brazil, known for its critically acclaimed titles such as Wonderbox and the Horizon Chase franchise. This acquisition marks a significant step towards expanding Epic Games' presence in Latin America and leveraging the expertise of Aquiris to contribute to the future of Fortnite.

Aquiris has been at the forefront of game development in Brazil and Latin America, gaining recognition for its innovative and memorable games. The studio's success includes titles such as Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2, and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, which have drawn global appeal. With the acquisition by Epic Games, Aquiris will now be a part of Epic Games Brasil, the first Epic studio in Latin America.

Epic Games Acquires Aquiris to Enhance Fortnite: Establishes Epic Games Brasil

Mauricio Longoni, CEO of Aquiris and now studio director of Epic Games Brasil, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “Joining Epic Games builds on our successes in creating memorable games, and we are delighted to leverage our experience using Unreal Engine on game development to contribute to the future of Fortnite.” This collaboration presents an incredible opportunity for Aquiris to bring its talent and creativity to one of the world's most popular games.

Join us in welcoming AQUIRIS to Epic. @AquirisGS will become Epic Games Brasil and the team will create groundbreaking content and social experiences within Fortnite. Bem-vindo!https://t.co/tytLjHr6QQ

— Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) April 19, 2023

The acquisition of Aquiris by Epic Games also underscores the gaming giant's commitment to fostering innovation and talent in the industry. Epic Games has been actively investing in Aquiris, and this acquisition further solidifies their partnership. Moreover, the talented team of developers from Aquiris will now join forces with Epic Games to create groundbreaking content and social experiences within Fortnite, with the aim of taking the game to new heights.

One of the significant implications of this acquisition is the establishment of Epic Games Brasil, which reflects Epic Games' determination to establish a strong presence in Latin America. The region has a vibrant gaming community with immense potential, and Epic Games aims to tap into this talent pool to further enhance its gaming offerings.

The gaming community eagerly anticipates the contributions of Aquiris to the future of Fortnite. With Aquiris Studios' track record of creating innovative games, there are high expectations for the impact they will make in collaboration with Epic Games.