Game developer and publisher Epic Games has announced a $2bn (~£1.5bn) round of financing involving Sony Group Corporation and KIRKBI. Epic Games said the financial injection will be used to support the company’s growth, and help advance its vision to build the metaverse. Epic Games announces $2bn in funding from Sony and KIRKBI. Image credit: Epic GamesRELATED: MAD Lions enter the metaverse with Zilliqa partnership The investment round included funding from technology conglomorate and previous Epic Games investor Sony Group Corporation, and KIRKBI, the investment company behind the LEGO Group…