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ArticleThe Esports Advocate19 Apr 2023

Epic Games Acquires Brazilian Developer AQUIRIS

Mergers & Acquisitions
Game Development
Brazil

Length: ~3 min read
Format: Web page at the source
Source: esportsadvocate.net

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6 takeaways

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Epic Games has acquired the Brazilian game developer AQUIRIS, marking the establishment of the company's first studio in Latin America.
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Following the acquisition, the studio has been rebranded as Epic Games Brasil.
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The Porto Alegre-based team will focus on developing new gaming and social content for Fortnite while continuing to manage and operate its existing game portfolio.
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The acquisition builds upon an initial investment that Epic Games made in AQUIRIS in early 2022.
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AQUIRIS, founded in 2007, is recognized for developing the game franchises Wonderbox and Horizon Chase.
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Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Summary

Epic Games has acquired the Brazilian game development studio AQUIRIS, marking a strategic expansion into the Latin American market. Founded in 2007 and based in Porto Alegre, AQUIRIS is recognized for titles such as Wonderbox and the Horizon Chase franchise. Following the acquisition, the studio has been rebranded as Epic Games Brasil, serving as the company's first dedicated studio presence in the region.

The acquisition builds upon an existing relationship between the two entities, following an initial investment made by Epic Games in early 2022. While the specific financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed, the integration aims to leverage the studio’s expertise to support the development of new gaming and social experiences within the Fortnite ecosystem.

Despite the transition to a subsidiary of Epic Games, the team will continue to operate and develop its own original game titles. This move highlights a broader effort by Epic Games to bolster its internal development capabilities and localize content production for the Brazilian market while maintaining the studio's established creative identity.

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Epic GamesCompany · United States · founded 1991 · 679 documents
FortniteGame · Epic Games · 2020 · 652 documents

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