How to Invest in Epic Games Stock in 2026
You probably know Epic Games as the studio behind Fortnite, one of the most popular video games in the world with over 650 million registered players.
It's also responsible for other hits such as Rocket League and Gears of War.
But underneath it all lies what may be Epic's most valuable asset: its Unreal Engine.
Unreal Engine is a real-time 3D creation platform that powers not only its own games but also films, architectural designs, and other virtual environments across industries.
This software makes Epic Games much more than a gaming studio, and its partnership with Disney underscores how its technology could play a major role in the future of interactive media (more on this below).
And, although it's still a private company, there is a way for you to invest in it right now.
Is Epic Games publicly traded?
Epic Games is still a private company and has not announced any plans for an initial public offering (IPO).
There is no Epic Games stock symbol (though “EPIC” is available) and no way for you to buy it in your regular brokerage account.
That's not surprising. Epic Games has little reason to go public anytime soon.
The company generated more than $6 billion in revenue in 2022 (the latest publicly available figure) and has raised over $8 billion across multiple funding rounds.
Epic also has several strategic backers, including Sony, Disney, and Tencent, giving it access to both capital and long-term partners without needing public markets.
As a result, Epic Games will likely remain private until it believes it can command a substantial valuation.
Still, if you qualify, there are ways to buy Epic Games stock before its IPO through secondary marketplaces.
How to invest in Epic Games directly
Hiive is a marketplace where shareholders of private, VC-backed companies can list and sell their shares to accredited investors.
A note on accreditation requirements
You can qualify as an accredited investor if:
- You have an annual income of $200,000 individually or $300,000 jointly.
- Your net worth exceeds $1,000,000, excluding your primary residence.
- You are a qualifying financial professional with a Series 7, 65, or 82 license.
If you qualify as an accredited investor, you can register for Hiive and gain access to thousands of private companies, including Epic Games:
There are 13 live orders of Epic Games stock available on Hiive.
The company is also part of the Hiive50, an index of the platform's 50 most liquid companies.
Each of these listings was made by a different seller who can set their own asking price and volume offered. The sellers may be employees, venture capital firms, or angel investors.
Buyers can either accept the asking price as listed, place a bid and negotiate directly with the sellers, or add the stock to their watchlist.
Register for Hiive and start investing in private companies today:
Forge is another pre-IPO marketplace where accredited investors can buy shares of Epic Games. Because secondary pricing and availability vary by platform, if you're serious about investing in Epic Games, it can be worth creating accounts on both Forge and Hiive to make sure you're getting the best price.
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How to invest in Epic Games as a retail investor
Retail investors cannot invest directly in Epic Games until it becomes publicly traded.
That said, there are a few methods for gaining exposure to the company.
1. ARK Venture Fund
The best way for retail investors to invest in Epic Games is via the ARK Venture Fund. The ARK Venture Fund is a private fund that invests in disruptive technologies in both the public and private markets.
As of the end of April 2026, Epic Games made up 1.57% of the fund:
While this is a relatively small stake, an investment in the fund will also give you exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, Kalshi, Replit, and Figure AI — all of which are in the top 10 holdings.
Accredited investors can buy the fund via the ARK website, while retail investors can invest in it via SoFi. It has an annual management fee of 2.90%.
2. Invest in Epic's investors
Tencent (TCEHY), a Chinese investment holding company, acquired a 40% stake in Epic for $330 million in 2012. This implied a valuation of $825 million.
At a $22.5 billion valuation (its most recent valuation, received in February 2024), this stake would be worth around $8.9 billion. In addition to the equity stake, the investment formed a strategic partnership between the two companies.
Epic was looking to shift to a games-as-a-service business model, which Tencent had done successfully with several of its games (including League of Legends). The partnership led to the creation of Fortnite, which brought in 97% of Epic's revenue in 2022.
Despite the size of its investment, buying Tencent stock is still a diluted way of investing in Epic Games. Tencent's $8.9 billion stake represents just 1.7% of its $535 billion market capitalization.
Additionally, both Sony (SONY) and Disney (DIS) have stakes in Epic, though these stakes are similarly immaterial relative to their overall size.
Sony participated — along with Kirkbi, the parent company of the Lego Group — in a $2 billion round that valued the company at $31.5 billion in April 2022.
Disney made a $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games in February 2024 and also launched a partnership between the two companies to create more realistic games for the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar brands.
They also have plans to build immersive experiences for customers to play, shop, and engage with Disney characters and stories.
While this may make Disney more valuable, buying Disney's stock is a fairly indirect way of getting exposure to Epic Games. If you're a retail investor, you're likely better off waiting for the company's IPO or buying one of its publicly traded competitors.
3. Epic Games competitors
While Epic Games is the only company with Fortnite and Unreal Engine, there are several publicly-traded competitors you may be interested in:
- Unity Software (U): Unity operates a platform that provides real-time 3D development tools and is the biggest rival to Epic's Unreal Engine.
- Take-Two Interactive (TTWO): Take-Two is the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, the NBA 2K series, and Red Dead Redemption.
- Electronic Arts (EA): EA is best known for its professional sports video games, like NFL, FIFA, and NHL.
- Roblox (RBLX): Roblox also provides an end-to-end online platform where users can develop and sell their games to other users.
When will Epic Games IPO?
The most recent rumors of an Epic Games IPO came in early 2021 when the company hired an investor relations specialist. However, nothing materialized that year.
While a few companies have had their initial public offerings this year and the IPO market seems to be warming up, Epic Games has not mentioned any plans to become publicly traded.
When Epic Games finally does have its IPO, you'll need a brokerage account to buy shares. If you're in the market, we recommend Public.
On it, you can invest in stocks, ETFs, Treasuries, corporate bonds, and cryptocurrencies, all from the same account.
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Epic Games' revenue compared to competitors
The most recent information we have regarding Epic Games' revenue was the $6+ billion it generated in 2022.
Here's how that compares to its publicly traded competitors' revenue and market capitalizations:
| Revenue | Market capitalization | |
| Epic Games | $6+ billion (as of 2022) | $22.5 billion (as of 2024) |
| Unity (U) | $1.9 billion | $11.6 billion |
| Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) | $6.6 billion | $41 billion |
| Electronic Arts (EA) | $7.5 billion | $50.1 billion |
| Roblox (RBLX) | $5.3 billion | $30.2 billion |
Who owns Epic Games?
Epic Games was founded by Tim Sweeney, who serves as the company's CEO.
Following its funding round in August 2022, Sweeney was estimated to own around 28% of the company. His stake likely was reduced to around 20-25% following the Disney investment.
In addition to Sweeney, Tencent, Sony, Disney, and 41 other private equity firms, as well as employees of Epic Games, likely own some portion of the company via stock options and other compensation incentives.
Epic Games stock price
While Epic Games is still a private company, its shares trade on secondary marketplace platforms like Hiive and Forge.
Epic Games is listed for $418.87* per share on Forge:
*As of May 11, 2026. Forge Price derived from private market data. Click here for latest pricing.
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Epic Games valuation chart
Epic Games valuation peaked at $31.5 billion in April 2022.
However, its most recent valuation came in February 2024, when Disney invested $1.5 billion in the company at a $22.5 billion valuation. This down round reduced its valuation by nearly 29% from where it was two years earlier.
Here's a look at the valuation history:
Source: Crunchbase
As of May 2026, Forge Price is implying a valuation of $15.7 billion based on secondary market transactions.
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