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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Amid Fortnite Decline

3/24/2026

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  • Epic Games will lay off over 1,000 employees to curb costs after a Fortnite engagement downturn.
  • Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, says cuts are needed to keep the company funded.
  • The company seeks over $500 million in savings from contracting and marketing.
  • Epic Games is discontinuing Fortnite modes and raising V-Bucks prices to offset costs.
  • Affected employees will receive severance of at least four months' pay and extended healthcare.