Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement - AP News

Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement  AP News

Epic Games to cut more than 1,000 jobs as Fortnite usage falls - Reuters

Epic Games to cut more than 1,000 jobs as Fortnite usage falls  Reuters

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff

It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees, Citing Fortnite Slump

The cut represents about 20 percent of the video game company’s work force, a spokeswoman said.

By Michael Levenson

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Cuts About 1,000 Jobs Across Company - Bloomberg.com

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Cuts About 1,000 Jobs Across Company  Bloomberg.com

Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite usage drops

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 uncertainty.

Epic Games to cut more than 1,000 jobs as Fortnite usage falls

Epic Games said it would lay ​off ​more ​than 1,000 employees as it cuts ⁠costs ‌after a sharp fall ⁠in usage of its flagship game, Fortnite.

'Fortnite' maker Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees. Its CEO says AI isn't to blame.

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games Philip Pacheco/Getty Images Epic Games announced it would cut over 1,000 employees, or about 20% of its workforce. CEO Tim Sweeney says the layoffs aren't AI-driven and that the company still needs software developers. He cited a 'downturn in Fortnite engagement' and said rising costs forced cuts. Epic Games announced that it was laying off more than 1,000 employees, but the "Fortnite" maker's CEO says it's not because of AI. Tim Sweeney said in a memo to empl...

‘Fortnite’ Financial Loss Leads To Over 1,000 Layoffs At Epic - Forbes

‘Fortnite’ Financial Loss Leads To Over 1,000 Layoffs At Epic  Forbes

Fortnite maker Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 employees, CEO Tim Sweeney says ‘sorry’

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to financial struggles, with CEO Tim Sweeney citing a significant spending imbalance and a downturn in Fortnite engagement since 2025. These cuts, aimed at improving productivity and financial stability, are not related to AI advancements. The company is implementing cost-saving measures to secure its future.

By TOI TECH DESK

Epic Games to Lay Off 1,000 Staffers and Cut $500 Million in Costs Amid ‘Fortnite’ Downturn

Epic Games has confirmed plans to lay off 1,000 staffers and cut $500 million in costs amid a downturn in engagement with the company’s signature gaming franchise “Fortnite.” Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney disclosed the news in a memo to employees that was blunt about the company’s challenges. “Today we’re laying off over 1000 Epic […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Epic Games Slashes 1,000 Jobs, Citing “Downturn in ‘Fortnite’ Engagement”

The game studio is in business with Disney, which invested in it and is planning an interactive world filled with its IP.

By Alex Weprin

Epic Games to cut more than 1,000 jobs as Fortnite usage falls

Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs as Fortnite engagement falls

Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Blaming 'Downturn in Engagement'

Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced it is laying off 1,000 staff, due to a "downturn in engagement" in its evergreen battle royale.

By Tom Phillips

Fortnite Permanently Shutting Down Multiple Modes Following Mass Layoffs

Epic Games has announced that more layoffs are coming this week, with a meeting on Thursday to outline the gaming company's future.

By Chris Carter