Epic Video games has simply acquired Aquiris, developer of Horizon Chase Turbo. The corporate introduced that their newly-acquired recreation studio can be rebranded as Epic Video games Brasil. This makes Aquiris the primary Epic Video games studio in Latin America.
Aquiris will now be engaged on Fortnite, Epic Video games’ flagship title. Epic Video games has mentioned that the Brazil-based studio will now be working to “create groundbreaking content material and social experiences inside Fortnite.”
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“Becoming a member of Epic Video games builds on our successes in creating memorable video games together with Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2 and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, which we’ll proceed to function,” mentioned Mauricio Longoni, CEO of Aquiris.
He added, “We’re delighted to leverage our expertise utilizing Unreal Engine on recreation growth to contribute to the way forward for Fortnite.”
Mauricio Longoni will now be serving because the studio director of Epic Video games Brasil. He additionally confirmed that the studio will proceed to function Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2 and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem.
Alain Tascan, Govt Vice President of Recreation Growth at Epic Video games, mentioned that the acquisition is a part of the corporate’s effort in establishing a presence in Latin America.
Tascan additionally mentioned, “We’ve seen firsthand the spectacular skills of the AQUIRIS workforce in creating revolutionary video games that draw world enchantment and we’re excited to welcome them to Epic Video games.”
Aquiris first developed Horizon Chase which was launched in 2015 and adopted up with Horizon Chase Turbo in 2018. On the finish of final yr, they launched Horizon Chase 2 for Apple Arcade.