Rumors are circulating that Disney wants to acquire Epic Games.

Epic Games' immense popularity is believed to have caught the attention of Disney, sparking speculation about a potential acquisition of the company.

According to recent podcast reports from Alex Heath, a frequent source of accurate leaks, Disney is showing great interest in acquiring Epic Games and the Fortnite brand. While Epic Games currently has no intention of selling, the journalist believes Fortnite would be a natural fit and Disney would be the perfect destination if the deal were to happen.

Disney's current CEO, Josh D'Amaro, is known to be a passionate video game enthusiast. Notably, last year, the "mouse house" also made a massive investment of $1.5 billion in Epic Games, and announced a long-term partnership to jointly develop new content.

These acquisition rumors emerge amidst a backdrop of significant challenges facing Epic Games. Their flagship game, Fortnite, has seen a recent decline in player numbers. On the digital distribution front, the Epic Games Store has yet to challenge Steam's dominant position. These difficulties were clearly demonstrated by the recent layoff of 1,000 employees, highlighting the turbulent trajectory of the company's current operations.

If this acquisition actually goes through, it could shake up the entire gaming industry. Many observers have also expressed concern, as past lessons often show that the expansion and market intervention of giant corporations usually make things worse for both developers and the gaming community.