Epic games- are we past the point of seeing them succeed? Are they successful already?

[Sorceress]

I didn't see this topic in community rules, so I'm not certain if it's allowed.
I know we can't be 100% certain Epic got their big success, but are we past the point where they gotten their playerbase? Can we say they are successful? Is there any chance they are still struggling?

[Radene]

They've been successful for a while.

They're an established market in gaming. That makes them successful.

[CookieClicker :)]

Well, they are still standing in spite of the fact that they have a very bare bones and lacking launcher, so they must be doing something right.

[vexviron]

I don't use their store, but I do know that Epic games has been successful for many years; Even before their online store. I highly doubt they are struggling, they have Tencent to cover their expenses.

[Rio]

I wouldn't know, I don't follow any game market place, I even stopped reading steam's own news updates. And steam is my only game platform.

But, the free games each xmas does make a lot of people happy. I would have caved, but no forums was a dealbreaker for me getting it. On top of the other stuff.

[🍋 Lemonfed 🍋]

even if the epic store fail Epic game as a whole is succeeding very well as more and more developers are using their game engines over making one themselve or using unity.

[Holografix]

Originally posted by Miles:

but no forums was a dealbreaker for me getting it. On top of the other stuff.

yup same for me as well. no forums means no success.

[Polverrati]

I mean, considering they're still running one of the most popular games on the planet right now, they're pretty successful. If you're talking about the store, it's successful as well but I don't see it lasting long once Fortnite loses its popularity.

[Radene]

Originally posted by CookieClicker :):

Well, they are still standing in spite of the fact that they have a very bare bones and lacking launcher, so they must be doing something right.

I think at this point they're a bit like WoW. If you ask anyone, including "hardcore fans", it's a "dying or dead game" (and has been for 12 years now); while still comfortably dominating the market.

Ofc, Epic is not "dominating the market", but they're definitely standing in spite of all the things that would have, according to the community "Killed Epic forever".

I also hate them because I had a privacy issue with them a few years ago.

[Chimp Factory [M04]]

The only things keeping them relevant are pretty much Fortnite/Tencent for finances that then funds their exclusivity deals and paid/free giveaways to attract new customers. Without those two Epic would of gone the way of regular standalone launchers.

Edit: I am sure if they got rid of the free/paid giveaways at least 50% of their web traffic would go away.

[Irene ❤]

Epic is successful and dominating.

Fortnite has 350M players cross platform while steam has 24M.

Epic is much bigger but steam has more PC game variety. Not sure of the income, but CSGO skins are expensive, just 1 rare skin alone can cost over $2k and there are thousands of them.

In terms of history, Epic is older as well. They have tyrian and one must fall in DOS before counter-strike.

Currently, Epic is building their future by giving latest games at huge discounts. Steam is giving us awards everyday (Automatic system where we buy games -> come and go awards). Maybe it's to make us feel loved and wanting to stay.

[Holografix]

Don't worry Radene, I'll keep it on-topic:

Originally posted by Irene💕:

In terms of history, Epic is older as well. They have tyrian and one must fall in DOS before counter-strike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckj-A2eoXuo

[CookieClicker :)]

Originally posted by Radene:

Originally posted by CookieClicker :):

Well, they are still standing in spite of the fact that they have a very bare bones and lacking launcher, so they must be doing something right.

I think at this point they're a bit like WoW. If you ask anyone, including "hardcore fans", it's a "dying or dead game" (and has been for 12 years now); while still comfortably dominating the market.

Ofc, Epic is not "dominating the market", but they're definitely standing in spite of all the things that would have, according to the community "Killed Epic forever".

As long as they got enough money in their coffers to throw around, they can do just about anything.

[Psycho]

theyre probably not struggling.. fortnite is still really popular. but people only install Epic to play fortnite, that's it. otherwise they get steam to play all other games. so epic will die when fortnite does, unless they release other new popular games

[Radene]

Originally posted by CookieClicker :):

Originally posted by Radene:

I think at this point they're a bit like WoW. If you ask anyone, including "hardcore fans", it's a "dying or dead game" (and has been for 12 years now); while still comfortably dominating the market.

Ofc, Epic is not "dominating the market", but they're definitely standing in spite of all the things that would have, according to the community "Killed Epic forever".

As long as they got enough money in their coffers to throw around, they can do just about anything.

Yeah, that's the case for any business, ever. Your point?

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