Epic Games has just received a $1.5 billion investment from Disney. Together, the companies will work on a multiyear project to create new games and other entertainment experiences as part of an “expansive” universe within Fortnite.

During its E3 showcase, Microsoft revealed that a new expansion for Sea of Thieves will be based on the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. And it looks like Disney also has plans to collaborate with other developers on bringing more of its IPs to video games.

Lucasfilm has decided to bring its Star Wars titles and games in other franchises under a single brand — Lucasfilm Games. This was the name of the company’s gaming division founded by George Lucas almost 40 years ago.

Sean Shoptaw, senior VP for games and interactive experiences at Disney, gave a talk at the 2020 DICE Summit. He highlighted the company’s new approach to gaming.