Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees on Tuesday, according to a company memo that was posted on Epic’s blog. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending ...

Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees “to keep the company funded,” according to an internal memo from chief executive Tim Sweeney on Tuesday, 24 March. “I'm sorry we ...

For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second ...

On 24th March, Fortnite developer Epic Games announced mass layoffs that affected over 1,000 workers, including key veterans behind the hit online game. A few days later, it was revealed that Mike ...

Epic Games, the video game maker behind Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 workers amid "extreme" market conditions and a downturn in engagement with its most popular game, CEO Tim Sweeney said ...

Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees after a "downturn in Fortnite engagement" led the company to "spend significantly more" than it makes. In a note sent to staff, CEO Tim Sweeney said ...

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says that the company will lay off over 1,000 employees and cut $500 million in costs as it faces a downturn in engagement with “Fortnite.” “I’m sorry we’re here again. The ...

Fortnite developer Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees on Wednesday, cutting a significant chunk of its workforce. In an open letter sent to employees, founder and CEO Tim Sweeney cited financial ...

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March 24 (Reuters) - Epic Games will cut more than 1,000 jobs following a drop in engagement for "Fortnite", the latest layoffs in the video game industry where growth has stalled due to economic ...

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Video game publisher Epic Games is laying off 1,000 workers, citing a drop in engagement with its signature title, Fortnite. In a memo to employees (read it in full below), CEO Tim Sweeney noted that ...