Epic Games to Lay Off Over 1,000 Employees, Cut $500 Million in Costs as ‘Fortnite’ Faces Engagement Downturn

The Wrap
By Lucas ManfrediMar 24, 2026, 11:53 am49 pts
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 downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than…

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