The Fortnite craze might have reached its crescendo. Epic Games announced layoffs of 1,000 employees Tuesday, citing declining Fortnite engagement. "We've had challenges delivering consistent Fortnite ...

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 ...

Epic Games delivered a stark message Tuesday: The Fortnite era as the world once knew it may be fading. CEO Tim Sweeney announced layoffs of more than 1,000 employees — roughly 20% of the company’s ...

Epic Games laid off 1,000 employees and shut down several Fortnite modes, acknowledging that recent games and updates have repeatedly flopped despite the franchise’s enduring global dominance. The ...

Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. "The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we're spending significantly more than we're making, and we have ...