Originally developed by renowned Fortnite creator Geerzy (Gavin Gear), The Pit has been a standout success in Fortnite, attracting millions of players. With Fortnite operating as an expansive ecosystem where creators can monetize their maps through Epic Games' engagement payout model, this acquisition represents a highly profitable and scalable opportunity for Gaijin.
"The Pit has been a defining project for me, and I’m thrilled to see it enter a new phase under Gaijin Entertainment. Their expertise in online gaming and commitment to innovation make them the perfect team to take The Pit to the next level," said Geerzy, creator of The Pit.
Prior to this acquisition, Gaijin Entertainment and Geerzy collaborated to hand over this Island to EndoWorlds, a Gaijin portfolio studio, to manage and expand “The Pit”. After the transitional period of two months, both parties agreed that the new team is more than capable of bringing “The Pit” to new heights.
“When we launched Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), we envisioned building an ecosystem where creators could develop engaging experiences and choose how to grow their business in Fortnite,” said Saxs Persson, EVP of the Fortnite Ecosystem at Epic Games. “It’s awesome to see the investment from Gaijin, and we hope investments like this will lead to new opportunities for creators.”
"The acquisition of The Pit marks a new chapter for us" said Anton Yudintsev, founder of Gaijin Entertainment. "We are committed to supporting innovative gaming experiences, and UGC on platforms such as Fortnite is a new exciting opportunity for us".
With this acquisition, Gaijin Entertainment continues to evolve beyond its traditional portfolio, embracing new business models and looking for more ways to bring new fun experiences to gamers on all modern and future platforms.
While Gaijin is widely known for its free-to-play games, the company is actively diversifying and exploring new business models. In 2025, Gaijin is set to launch several paid titles, including Aces of Thunder (a VR flight action game developed by an internal team), Active Matter (a sci-fi extraction shooter developed by Matter Team), and has already released Cubic Odyssey (an indie open world adventure developed by Atypical Games).
About Gaijin Entertainment
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/"
The Pit is an independently created Fortnite island and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.
Gaijin Entertainment is the developer and publisher of the online games War Thunder, Crossout, Enlisted, CRSED: F.O.A.D. and Star Conflict as well as other PC, Mac, Linux, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android titles across several genres. The company’s diverse portfolio has received a range of mass media and game industry awards including such as Gamescom Award and many more. Official website: http://gaijinent.com/"
The Pit is an independently created Fortnite island and is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc.