Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney stepped in to squash the rumor that the Epic Games Store is actually Chinese spyware.<\/p>\n
The rumor began to spread after Chinese tech company Tencent invested in Epic Games and its digital marketplace, the Epic Games Store.<\/p>\n
There are many criticisms of the store ranging from lack of features to general design, but the most outrageous claims state that Epic is being used by the Chinese government to spy on players. <\/p>\n
“I support everyone\u2019s right to complain about tech industry stuff,” Sweeney tweeted.<\/a> At the beginning of his thread, he references coverage by USgamer<\/a> providing more context into how the rumor circulated. <\/p>\n “Epic\u2019s store, with exclusive games and a spartan feature set, is a fine target for ire. But please help separate facts and opinions from the lies about spyware and foreign control.”<\/p>\n “I\u2019m the controlling shareholder in Epic Games, and have been since 1991. We have a number of outside investors now,” the thread continues.<\/p>\n “Tencent is the largest. All of Epic\u2019s investors our friends and partners. None can dictate decisions to Epic. None have access to Epic customer data.”<\/p>\n All of Epic\u2019s big decisions are made here in the USA and as CEO I\u2019m 100% responsible for them. I\u2019m grateful for everyone who has spoken in support. I also read and respectfully consider all dissenting arguments of fact and principle. Just please keep it real.<\/p>\n \u2014 Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) April 5, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n