Barnyard Games Raises $3.4M to Develop Games within Fortnite

Led by industry veterans, the new studio leverages the Unreal Engine for Fortnite platform for game development, with Mega Golf Fun Zone as its first project.

Barnyard Games, a new developer studio, has been formed to create games within Fortnite using the Unreal Engine for Fortnite (UEFN) platform.
The studio has raised $3.4 million in seed funding, led by Menlo Ventures.
Barnyard Games was founded by industry veterans Matthew Armstrong, John Blakely, Mark Cieslar, and Christopher Sturr.
The studio's first project is a game called Mega Golf Fun Zone, and it has already released four unique UEFN game experiences.
Barnyard Games aims to engage with the player community, allowing players to influence, shape, and improve games over time.

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