Epic Games is the company behind the blockbuster video game Fortnite, which is among the world's most popular games, with more than 650 million active accounts. But the company's hit game isn't the only thing going for it. Epic also developed the Unreal Engine, which drives many of the world's leading games.
Several industries utilize the technology, including films and television, architecture, automotive, manufacturing, and simulation. The Unreal Engine also drives the company's Epic Games Store and Epic Online services. This integrated platform enables developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other digital content.
The company's uber-popular game and gaming engine generate epic amounts of revenue. You might even be among the millions who have spent money on the company's platform. That commercial relationship could have you wondering how to get a slice of its upside potential. Here's a look at how to invest in Epic Games and some factors to consider before doing so.
Is Epic Games publicly traded?
As of late 2025, Epic Games had not completed an initial public offering (IPO). Because it isn't publicly traded, investors can't buy the company's shares on a stock exchange.
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Who owns Epic Games?
Epic Games is a privately held company owned by several parties, including:
- Tim Sweeney: Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney owns about half of Epic Games' stock.
- Tencent (OTC:TCEHY): The Chinese technology and entertainment company took about a 40% ownership of Epic Games stock when it invested in 2012.
- Sony (SONY +3.86%): The Japanese entertainment company has about a 4.9% stake in Epic Games.
- Kirkbi: The holding company that owns The Lego Group has a 3% interest in Epic Games.
- Disney (DIS +1.83%): In 2024, Disney invested $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games (about 9%). As part of the agreement, Disney and Epic will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe.
Will Epic Games IPO?
As of late 2025, Epic Games didn't have an IPO on the calendar, though there has been speculation since 2021 that the company would complete one. However, with the capital provided by its strategic investors, including bringing Disney into the fold in early 2024, Epic Games doesn't need to raise money, reducing the need to go public.
How to invest in Epic Games
You can't invest directly in Epic Games until it launches an IPO. However, you can get some exposure to the company's upside by investing in one of the three publicly traded companies that own shares: Tencent, Sony, and Disney. Tencent trades on the OTC market, while Sony and Disney trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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The bottom line on investing in Epic Games
You can't buy shares of Epic Games yet because it hasn't completed an IPO. However, you can gain exposure to the company by investing in one of its major shareholders.
You could also invest in the upside of the video game industry through another game maker. The alternative options could enable you to make money investing in the gaming market until Epic launches what would likely be an epic IPO, given the popularity of Fortnite and its Unreal Engine.
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