Epic Games buys Mediatonic, developer of Fall Guys.
Image: Mediatonic/Reproduction
Journalist Jason Schreier revealed that Epic Games has purchased developer Mediatonic, responsible for Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. The information was given by Twitter this Tuesday (02). Minutes after the revelation, the official profile of the game battle royale producer confirmed the story.
HUGE [email protected] are pleased to announce that we’ve joined the @EpicGames family!
What does this mean? I’m glad you asked!
FAQ:https://t.co/QpiEHemUca pic.twitter.com/ZcGaoooljz
— Fall Guys 4041 ?? SOON (@FallGuysGame) March 2, 2021
“BIG NEWS! Mediatonic is pleased to announce that it has joined the Epic Games family!”, said the developer on her social networks.
Official explanations
Along with the confirmation, Mediatonic launched a website explaining all the details about the business and what this would change in the company. The company explained that this is “a big win for Fall Guys.”
Once the title was released in August of last year, it became an instant hit. Since then, the team working on the title has grown from 35 to over 150 people. The company also said that “there are a lot of other things they want to build for players.”
“Joining forces with Epic Games will accelerate our plans to improve the game and bring Fall Guys to as many players as possible,” the company said in an excerpt of the statement.
On the same page, Mediatonic held a FAQ (frequently asked questions) session. One of the questions and answers given by the company itself was whether the game could become free-to-play. About this, she commented “nothing to announce at this time”, indicating that there is a great possibility that at some point the game could be free.
Other details
The developer also commented on plans for the future. Citing Epic’s Fortnite and Rocket League games, she said she would like Fall Guys to have features like an account system, cross-play, team versus team play mode and more.
On why they chose to join Epic, the company responded that they both “have been fans of each other for a while” and when professionals from the two companies met, they found that they “had something in common and shared several goals” .
On another point, regarding community support, the responsible for the battle royale informed that everything will remain the same. “We’re going to stay close to you and we’ll keep talking with the same openness and honesty,” he argued.
And you, what did you think of the news? Do you believe that Fall Guys can improve after closing this deal? Leave your opinion in the comment box below!
