ArtStation and Sketchfab Have Been Acquired by KitBash
Epic Games has sold two of its most popular artist platforms, ArtStation and Sketchfab, to KitBash.
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Epic Games sold ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
- Primary Driver: Epic Games has sold two of its most popular artist platforms, ArtStation and Sketchfab, to KitBash.
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Epic Games sold ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash. The announcement came from Epic Games and KitBash, as well as several gaming and tech news outlets. The sale has sparked discussion among digital artists.
Kotaku noted that users are happy to see the platforms free from 'AI slop'. Creative Bloq explored the implications for digital artists. The acquisition is complete.
KitBash has taken over ArtStation and Sketchfab.
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Who reported it (7)
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Epic Games sells ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBashGame Developer · 58d ago
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Epic Sells ArtStation, Users Happy It's Now Free From 'AI Slop'Kotaku · 58d ago
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Epic Games has sold ArtStation and SketchfabWN Hub · 58d ago
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What does the sale of ArtStation and Sketchfab mean for digital artists?Creative Bloq · 58d ago
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KitBash Acquires ArtStation and Sketchfabepicgames.com · 58d ago
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ArtStation and Sketchfab Have Been Acquired by KitBash80 Level · 58d ago
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What platforms did Epic Games sell?
Epic Games sold ArtStation and Sketchfab.
Who acquired ArtStation and Sketchfab?
KitBash acquired ArtStation and Sketchfab.
What is the reaction from users?
According to Kotaku, users are happy to see the platforms free from 'AI slop'.
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