Epic Games Lays Off More Than 1,000 Employees, CEO Cites Downturn in Fortnite Engagement
Epic Games' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tim Sweeney announced in a blog post that the Fortnite developer is laying off more than 1,000 employees. The company executive said that the downturn in Fortnite engagement, which began in 2025, was one of the major reasons behind the decision, which will help the company stabilise its finances. However, he highlighted that the layoffs at Epic Games are not “related to AI”. Moreover, the company plans to reduce contracting and marketing expenses and close some open roles.
