Epic Games Layoffs: Over 1000 Jobs Cut, Fortnite Engagement Drops

Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees amid falling Fortnite player numbers and tough times in the gaming world.

Fortnite engagement has dropped since 2025, and the company now spends way more than it brings in from the game.

It's unclear if any of these job cuts hit the triangle area in North Carolina where Epic has a big presence.

Beyond the layoffs, Epic found ways to save over $500 million by trimming contracts, marketing budgets, and open positions.

The company insists these moves have nothing to do with artificial intelligence and plans to keep funding its developers and new content.

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