Epic Games has acquired a number of indie developers over the last couple of years, and it’s now added another name to that ever-growing list. Porto Alegre, Brasil-based studio AQUIRIS, best known for the arcade racing series Horizon Chase, has been acquired by Epic Games, the company announced.
AQUIRIS will be renamed to Epic Games Brasil, with the studio set to serve as “the foundation” of the company’s presence in Latin America. The company has also confirmed that the team at AQUIRIS will “join Epic Games to create groundbreaking content and social experiences within Fortnite“. That aligns with the company’s statements when it acquired Harmonix in 2021.
Meanwhile, AQUIRIS will also continue supporting its previously released titles like Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2, and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem.
AQUIRIS CEO and Epic Games Brasil studio director Mauricio Longoni said, “Joining Epic Games builds on our successes in creating memorable games including Wonderbox, Horizon Chase 2 and Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, which we will continue to operate. We are delighted to leverage our experience using Unreal Engine on game development to contribute to the future of Fortnite. AQUIRIS has been on the forefront of game development in Brazil and Latin America, and becoming part of Epic Games will spotlight our region’s developers for the entire industry.”
Epic Games’ Executive Vice President of Game Development Alain Tascan said, “We’ve seen firsthand the impressive talents of the AQUIRIS team in creating innovative games that draw global appeal and we are excited to welcome them to Epic Games. With the creation of Epic Games Brasil, we look forward to tapping into the immense talent the region has to offer and establishing our presence in Latin America.”