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Fortnite maker Epic is laying off 1,000 workers
- Andrew Webster
- March 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Layoffs have hit Fortnite developer Epic Games again. Today CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is cutting 1,000 jobs, citing a downturn in engagement for Fortnite dating back to last year. "This layoff, together with over $500 million of identified cost savings in contracting, marketing, and closing some open roles puts us in a more stable place," he wrote.
The layoffs follow a reduction of more than 800 roles in 2023. Sweeney's note listed a number of industry-wide issues that have plagued the live-service games space over the last several years, including increased competition and reduced consumer spending. But he also admitted th …
Originally published at The Verge