Epic Games, Sony & LEGO Back the Metaverse with a $2 B Power‑Play
Ever since Fortnite went galactic with its in‑game concerts, people’ve wondered if a full‑blown metaverse is a pipe dream. But Epic Games just inked an amazing $2 billion (about S$2.7 billion) to turn that dream into a reality.
Who’s on board?
- Sony – the man‑made‑music maker from Japan, splashed a tidy $1 billion into Epic.
- LEGO – the block‑building titan’s investment arm, KIRKBI, also poured in $1 billion.
It’s Sony’s third time giving Epic a boost: a quick $250 million in July 2020, a $200 million follow‑up in April 2021, and now the latest $1 billion installment.
Epic’s CEO paints the picture
“We’re hustling to build a metaverse where friends can play, brands can roll out creative experiences, and creators can actually thrive,” declared Tim Sweeney, the big boss at Epic Games.
Anyone ever caught a glimpse of this so‑called metaverse?
Sure, Fortnite has been dabbling with VR concerts and art shows, but that’s still just a handful of flashy events. The real metaverse—an endless, interconnected digital playground—remains an elusive concept. So far, the hype hasn’t quite stretched our imaginations.
Big partners, big hopes
PlayStation’s upcoming VR2 headset and LEGO’s imaginative AR experiments suggest that the groundwork might be there, but hardware alone can’t spawn content. The key is crafting experiences that pull players in.
With these hefty funds, the trio might actually break the mold—though the notion of a “metaverse” still has a knack to fail.
What’s next? Where do we check out more?
To join the journey, dive into Epic’s own report on the investment announcement, or scroll through friendly articles on Geek Culture to see how this might reshuffle the digital world.
References: Epic & Friends – Metaverse Rumble
