who owns epic games

Epic Games is privately held and is controlled by its founder and CEO Tim Sweeney. A key minority investor is Tencent, which owns a substantial stake (reported around 40% of the company’s equity, via an approximate 48.4% of outstanding shares early in Tencent’s investment timeline). Sweeney remains the controlling shareholder and the public-facing leadership figure, while Tencent’s stake provides significant influence over strategic directions. The company continues to operate Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Epic Games Store, with additional studios and acquisitions expanding its publishing and engine ecosystem.