‘Fortnite’ Financial Loss Leads To Over 1,000 Layoffs At Epic

Epic Games will lay off over 1,000 employees announced in a note to staff from CEO Tim Sweeney.

Fortnite reported a decline in engagement beginning in 2025, cEO memo cited the 2025 downturn in Fortnite engagement as a cause.

Reported a 29% year-over-year drop in playtime article cites a 29% decrease in playtime in 2025 compared to the prior year.

Is shutting down Rocket Racing, Festival Battle Stage, and Ballistic modes, epic announced those modes will no longer be managed.

V-Bucks increased the price of V-Bucks, epic said the hike was done to help cover expenses.