| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2023 |
| Country | UK |
| Sector | Gaming |
| Total raised | $50M (Tencent, 2021 Epic acquisition estimated at $100M) |
| Collapse type | Acqui-hire |
| Founder | Paul Croft |
Mediatonic / Fall Guys
"UK studio behind viral hit Fall Guys was acquired by Epic Games in 2021—then its game was made exclusive to Epic Games Store, PS4/Xbox versions were deleted, and the community collapsed."
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Mediatonic was founded in London in 2011 and built numerous mobile and casual games before launching Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout in August 2020.
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