Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company based in Cary, North Carolina. Tim Sweeney founded it as Potomac Computer Systems in 1991.
The company became Epic MegaGames in 1992 and took the name Epic Games after moving to Cary in 1999. It makes Fortnite and the Unreal Engine. The logo shows the word EPIC inside a shield shape.
Logo history
- 1991: founded as Potomac Computer Systems.
- 1992: renamed Epic MegaGames.
- 1999: renamed Epic Games after moving to Cary.
This timeline lists only changes that a cited source confirms. Earlier or minor variants of the Epic Games mark that could not be dated from a primary or reputable source are left out rather than guessed.
Logo colors
| Color | HEX | RGB | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #2F2D2E | 47, 45, 46 | Commons SVG fill |
| White | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | Commons SVG fill |
The Epic Games palette on this page has 2 recorded values. Charcoal is #2F2D2E, which is RGB 47, 45, 46. White is #FFFFFF, which is RGB 255, 255, 255. Where a value comes from a redrawn vector rather than the owner’s own guide, check it against official files before using it in design work.
Typography
No typeface has been named by the company.
FAQ
When was Epic Games founded?
1991.
What color is the Epic Games logo?
Charcoal #2F2D2E in the vector file.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_Games
- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Epic_Games_logo.svg
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