Global interactive entertainment powerhouse and creator of 3D engine technology based in Cary, North Carolina. Epic Games is responsible for Fortnite, the original Gears of War trilogy, and the world-leading Unreal Engine.
Founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney as Potomac Computer Systems, Epic Games has reshaped the entire computing and video game landscape. Beyond creating legendary gaming experiences like Unreal, Gears of War, and the cultural titan Fortnite, Epic creates Unreal Engine—the foundational real-time 3D engine powering AAA games, Hollywood films (The Mandalorian), and architectural simulations worldwide.
Epic also champions developer-first creator economies through Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) and the Epic Games Store with industry-low publisher revenue splits.