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‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon

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entertainment6h ago

‘Fortnite Festival’ Sets Chappell Roan as Season 13 Icon

Variety.com and 3 more

Fortnite Festival season 13 kicks off with Chappell Roan as the Icon, marking a high-profile crossover of music and gameplay this season.
The Main Stage embraces a Roan-inspired design, drawing from her medieval castle-themed tour for a distinctive festival centerpiece.
Roan of Arc joins the Fortnite Shop alongside Pink Pony Club, with emotes and branding that reinforce a cohesive Roan-themed lineup.

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Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

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entertainment2h ago

Chappell Roan Stuns In New Fortnite Skins

Kotaku.com and 1 more

Roan is the season 13 Fortnite Festival Icon, with a Heartcore Music Pass that unlocks the pink Roan skin and related items.
A second Roan outfit, Roan of Arc, will be sold separately and pairs with themed accessories.
Kotaku confirms Roan's skins include a Pink Pony Club and instruments like a keytar and mic stand as part of the Festival lineup.
Roan's Fortnite collaboration traces back to her 2024 hype and her public request to Epic to create a skin.
Epic intends to return Roan’s Jam Tracks in the shop alongside other crossover content.
Roan’s festival lineup includes returning Jam Tracks like 'Good Luck, Babe' and 'Pink Pony Club' for players.
Kotaku frames the collaboration as part of a wider cultural cross-over between pop music and gaming.
The reports emphasize Roan’s longstanding association with Fortnite and Epic's cross-promotional approach.
The articles note Roan’s VMAs fashion influence influencing Fortnite outfits.
Epic Games plans to offer Roan-themed cosmetics for a limited time, with cross-buy options for Fortnite Crew subscribers.

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Fans Think Fortnite Might Be About to Turn Into the Pink Pony Club With a Chappell Roan Crossover - IGN

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entertainment1d ago

Fans Think Fortnite Might Be About to Turn Into the Pink Pony Club With a Chappell Roan Crossover - IGN

Ign.com

Fortnite fans speculate a Chappell Roan crossover with pink-themed content and a pony-sidekick in February.
Leaks point to cosmetics and Roan-themed items resembling Pink Pony Club imagery in-game.
In-game hints include a pink theme and symbols tied to Roan’s 'Pink Pony Club' branding.
Roan’s status as a Grammy-winning artist fuels expectations for a Festival update featuring multiple skins.
Epic has not confirmed the crossover, keeping details speculative amid February updates.
February 39.40 update and prior teases fuel anticipation for new content and collaborations.
Other teased content includes KPop Demon Hunters and Valentine’s Day plans alongside potential Roan content.
Fortnite’s February pink-themed tease broadens speculation beyond a single artist.
Fortnite’s Festival update could feature multiple Roan-inspired skins if confirmed.
Fan activity includes social posts and leaked items fueling widespread discussion.
Artists and fans monitor official teases for concrete confirmation of the crossover.

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Epic says only 16 to 18% of people claiming free games on the Epic Games Store buy games there afterwards, but "for cost per new user, it's hard to beat"

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business14h ago

Epic says only 16 to 18% of people claiming free games on the Epic Games Store buy games there afterwards, but "for cost per new user, it's hard to beat"

Gamesradar.com

Epic Games Store’s free titles contribute to a strong paying-user conversion, reinforcing the program as a catalyst for acquiring paying players.
The free games cadence drives ongoing new players annually, contributing to broader ecosystem engagement.
Epic emphasizes favorable cost-per-new-user dynamics at scale, underscoring efficiency of the free-game approach.
Management signals potential cadence tweaks to the free-games program in the future, though near-term plans appear stable.
The free games strategy is framed as a key driver for initial scaling and ongoing user acquisition, benefiting broader growth.
Epic’s free-titles initiative acts as a halo effect, driving media coverage and conversations around promoted games.
Epic’s VP and GM Steve Allison characterizes the free-games program as a positive force for initial growth and cross-platform visibility.
The new reference highlights a broader industry halo: free games on Epic can lift concurrent Steam usage by about 40% during promos.
Epic’s year-in-review data indicates a 662 million title-claims in 2025 and a strong peak-CCU halo effect across PC gaming.
Allison clarifies that the observed 40% Steam CCU lift reflects broader coverage and conversations around free games, not a direct ownership transfer.
Epic’s stance is that achieving market presence on PC is not about beating Steam, but securing enough share to justify Epic’s storefront presence.

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"My goal on PC isn't to topple Steam": Epic Games Store boss says beating Valve isn't the plan – just getting "enough market share on PC that you have to be here no matter what"

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technology14h ago

"My goal on PC isn't to topple Steam": Epic Games Store boss says beating Valve isn't the plan – just getting "enough market share on PC that you have to be here no matter what"

Gamesradar.com and 1 more

Epic Games Store aims to reach a sustainable 25-30% PC market share to ensure developers consider the storefront, aligning with both its original goal and the new IGN interview insights.
Epic expands beyond PC by pursuing a multiplatform ecosystem across PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, with a focus on a games-first experience.
The year-in-review notes a 57% rise in third-party PC game spending on the store in 2025, signaling stronger engagement with external publishers.
Around 60% of Epic's players are dual users, engaging with both Epic and Steam, illustrating cross-platform dynamics rather than a monolithic user base.
Epic plans to deepen engagement with a revamped social framework, aiming to boost cross-ecosystem play and community features.
Epic's mobile expansion mirrors its PC push, reinforcing a strategy of broad reach rather than niche dominance.
Epic emphasizes adding value beyond free games and exclusive titles, tapping into Fortnite to drive store-led purchases.
The store aims to outperform on cost per new user and to build a sustainable conversion pathway from free games to paying customers.
The 2025 results show higher spending but slightly fewer active hours and users, underscoring a mixed performance with focus on long-term growth.
Regional pricing and deals, plus Epic Rewards, are highlighted as mechanisms to broaden Epic's reach beyond Steam.
Epic frames its long-term goal as establishing a consistent 25-30% market share rather than overtaking Steam, with profitability growing as volume increases.

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"We do not police how developers make their games": Epic Games Store boss says "we let players decide" on games that use gen AI

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technology12h ago

"We do not police how developers make their games": Epic Games Store boss says "we let players decide" on games that use gen AI

Gamesradar.com

Epic Games Store will not police how developers use AI in their games, per Steve Allison.
Allison says player and developer communication decisions on AI are up to them, not the store.
Epic’s stance mirrors ongoing AI debates in the industry, including Valve's AI labeling discussions.
Allison emphasizes neutrality on AI, stating the storefront is not taking a positive or negative stance.
The interview notes AI could help small teams create ambitious games faster.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has historically opposed AI disclosure tags on Steam listings.
The GamesRadar+ interview frames AI as an industry-wide debate affecting store policies and disclosure.
Allison asserts that the goal is not to topple competitors but to achieve market presence on PC.
The piece cites developer reactions that AI could level the playing field for smaller teams.

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Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

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entertainment12h ago

Fortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers

Theverge.com

Epic Games expands a Fortnite crossover program to reward players who buy third‑party games on the Epic Games Store.
The initiative targets scaling to over 100 partnerships per year, per Epic’s store GM Steve Allison.
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem launches February 27 as the program’s starting crossovers.
Other publishers with crossovers include miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, S‑Game, MintRocket, and Kakao Games.
Epic says the program benefits players and could steer purchases to the Epic Games Store.
Epic plans PC launcher upgrades to improve load times and stability this summer.
The Verge notes mobile store expansion with launches planned in Japan and Brazil due to regulatory changes.
Epic reported 57 percent year‑over‑year growth in third‑party PC game spending to $400 million.
Epic logged 78 million monthly active PC users and 662 million titles claimed via free games program.
Epic aims to make Epic Games Store launcher feel instant and snappy.

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The Epic Games Store had a record-breaking 2025, with gamers throwing $1.16 billion at the 6,000-plus games it now offers

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technology10h ago

The Epic Games Store had a record-breaking 2025, with gamers throwing $1.16 billion at the 6,000-plus games it now offers

Pcgamer.com

Epic Games Store finished 2025 with $1.16 billion spent on third‑party games and 78 million MAU on PC.
Store growth included 6,000+ games and 78M monthly users, marking a new year‑end milestone.
Epic argues a lower revenue cut and new Web Shops benefit developers and publishers.
Epic's 2026 plan includes helping developers sell more games via Fortnite integration.
The review notes Epic's focus on developers despite launcher criticisms.
Epic claims a marketing, payment, and storefront model contrasts with Steam's approach.
PC Gamer notes Epic's annual review emphasizes competition with Steam and cross‑promo plans.
The article highlights ongoing criticisms, including launcher performance.
The review underscores Epic's advantages for developers over traditional storefronts.

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Epic Games Store to test forums for 'top games,' walking back previous plans, and a technical overhaul is coming: 'We're ripping out the guts'

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technology4h ago

Epic Games Store to test forums for 'top games,' walking back previous plans, and a technical overhaul is coming: 'We're ripping out the guts'

Pcgamer.com

Epic Games Store will test forums around top games and add social features.
Epic will overhaul the launcher to speed up loading and improve resources.
The overhaul aims for a mid-year rollout in 2026.
Epic emphasizes content and user experience while preserving its store approach.
Epic's social features will be moderated by a trust and safety team.
Epic has historically avoided a full Steam-style social layer but is re-evaluating.
A broader social and community focus runs alongside a technical launcher upgrade.
Epic reports a strong 2025 with record spending and growth in games offered.
Ratings and feedback systems are presented as a moderation-friendly feature.
Epic remains committed to free games as a long-term strategy.

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