Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs as Fortnite 'magic' fades in 'extreme' market conditions

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 magic with every season," CEO Tim Sweeney admitted in a memo to staff. "Today we're laying off over 1000 Epic employees," the memo began. "I'm sorry we're here again. The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending significantly more than we’re making, and we have to make major cut ...