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Former Valve Writer Criticizes Epic's Layoff Practices

3/30/2026

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Chet Faliszek, a former Valve writer, criticized Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney after Epic laid off over 1,000 employees.
He questioned why employees should work hard when their agency is removed, contrasting Epic's practices with Valve's ownership model.
Faliszek said Valve retains developers because they feel valued and engaged.
He warned of mass layoffs in gaming and urged companies to respect and reward staff to sustain morale.

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Chet Faliszek, a former Valve writer, criticized Epic Games and CEO Tim Sweeney after Epic laid off over 1,000 employees.
He questioned why employees should work hard when their agency is removed, contrasting Epic's practices with Valve's ownership model.
Faliszek said Valve retains developers because they feel valued and engaged.
He warned of mass layoffs in gaming and urged companies to respect and reward staff to sustain morale.