Disney has stated it is not pursuing a full buyout of Epic Games. The company instead plans additional Fortnite collaborations over the next two years to showcase the value of its existing $1.5 billion stake.
Wrong: said Disney acquired a 9% Epic stake and that Fortnite expansions include Avengers Doomsday content scheduled for December. Right: Disney’s official disclosure is a $1.5 billion equity stake (the 9% figure was secondary reporting, not company-confirmed); Walden confirmed more partnership launches over the next two years but did not name Avengers Doomsday or a December Fortnite tie-in.
She stated that Disney is not having conversations about a full acquisition of Epic Games.
Walden said a number of launches are scheduled in the next two years to demonstrate the partnership's value.
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