Epic acquires game developer Aquiris: has launched "chasing the Horizon" and will participate in the development of "Fortnite"

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizens Wu Yanzu in South China for the delivery of clues! CTOnews.com, April 20 (Xinhua)-- Epic Games has acquired Brazilian-based game developer Aquiris and will build a new Epic Games Brasil Brazilian studio for an undisclosed amount.

Aquiris is the developer of the games Horizon Chase (chasing the Horizon) and Wonderbox. After joining Epic Games, the studio will participate in the development of the Epic ace game Fortnite.

Mauricio Longoni, CEO of Aquiris, said: "joining Epic Games is based on our success in creating unforgettable games, including Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2 and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, which we will continue to operate." After the company was acquired, Mauricio Longoni is now the studio director of Epic Games Brasil.

"We are pleased to be able to use our experience in using unreal engines in game development to contribute to the future of Mauricio Longoni. Aquiris has been at the forefront of game development in Brazil and Latin America, and becoming part of Epic Games will focus on developers across the entire industry in our region."

According to CTOnews.com, the last time Epic acquired a game studio was in November 2021 when it acquired Harmonix, the developer of "Rock Band" and "Dance Central".