“Joining Epic is a great step forward in achieving our mission of bringing empathy to online communication,” said Sima Sistani, Co-founder and CEO of Houseparty. “We have a common vision to make human interaction easier and more enjoyable, and always with respect for user privacy.”

“Houseparty brings people together, creating positive social interactions in real time,” said Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games. “By teaming up, we can build even more fun, shared experiences than what could be achieved alone.”

More questions? Check out our FAQ below.

FAQ

Q: What does this mean for Houseparty?

A: There is no change to Houseparty today. You can access Houseparty as you normally would.

Q: Will I keep my Houseparty friends?

A: Yes, your Houseparty friendships remain the same.

Q: What if I have a Houseparty account and an Epic Games account? Can I connect the two?

A: Your Houseparty account will remain separate from your Epic Games account. User data will not be shared across the two.

Q: What if I have another question?

A: Shake your phone and let us know! Or email us: hello@houseparty.com.