Epic Games continues to persevere in its quest to compete with Steam, but it appears that they have not yet achieved their goals. Despite the allure of Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Games Store, Epic Games seems to be somewhat stagnant this year.
Workforce Reduction and Steam’s Unyielding Market Share
In September, Epic announced the termination of over 800 employees worldwide. Meanwhile, Steam continues to dominate the market, with major publishers like EA, Activision, and Microsoft pledging long-term partnerships with Valve. This year marks a significant shift, with two Blizzard games, Overwatch and Diablo 4, being released on Steam.
Breaking the “Untouchable” Barrier of Battle.net
The appearance of Diablo 4 on Steam signifies a major victory for Valve. Previously, Battle.net was considered Blizzard’s “untouchable” territory, as they never shared their games on any other platform. However, the collaboration between Activision and Valve has brought about this change, establishing Steam as the largest PC gaming platform.
Competitive Moves by Epic in 2023
Despite challenges, 2023 hasn’t been a year of complete defeat for Epic. The exclusivity of Alan Wake 2 on the Epic Game Store showcases that the platform still holds some strategic cards against Steam. Simultaneously, Fortnite continues to break player records, reaffirming its position as the world’s top game.
Epic Store’s Vast Free Game Library
Despite the rivalry between Steam and the Epic Store, the ultimate beneficiaries are the global gaming communities. Epic Store’s extensive collection of free games, coupled with Steam’s excellent features, provides gamers with abundant choices for both gaming and personal entertainment.
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