Who owns Fortnite?
Fortnite is owned by Epic Games (the United States).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Epic Games, Inc. reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cary, North Carolina
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Category
- Internet & digital › Platforms & devices › Video games
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Fortnite
Fortnite began as a co-operative survival game and added a free battle royale mode that became one of the most played games in the world. Its in-game concerts have drawn tens of millions of simultaneous viewers, which is what prompted the talk of it as a platform rather than a game.
Ownership timeline of Fortnite
- 2017 – present Epic Games [1] reported
Where Fortnite sits in Epic Games
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Other brands owned by Epic Games
Latest news about Fortnite
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Fortnite?
The parent company of Fortnite is Epic Games, a privately held company headquartered in the United States.
Is Fortnite American?
Yes. Fortnite originated in the United States in 2017 and its owner, Epic Games, is also headquartered in the United States.
Is Fortnite still owned by Epic Games?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Fortnite is still owned by Epic Games. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Epic Games — about — Epic Games, Inc., Official document; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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