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In the aftermath of Epic Games' March 24 layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees—many from Fortnite teams—developers have voiced worries about the battle royale game's future. CEO Tim Sweeney called on remaining staff to deliver fresh content while eyeing a shift to Unreal Engine 6, but reactions and backlash underscore the challenges ahead.

23 مارس، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Argentine company Lumilagro announced price cuts for its mate thermoses after a production overhaul involving the departure of over 100 employees by mutual agreement. The firm's official X post defending the changes sparked anger from users and public figures, fueling debate on jobs and industry.

EA subsidiary Full Circle, developer of the live-service Skate game, announced layoffs on February 25, 2026, as part of a restructuring at its Burnaby headquarters to support the title's long-term development. The cuts affect an unspecified number of staff who contributed to its Early Access launch last September, amid ongoing industry-wide reductions.

25 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Full Circle، مطور لعبة Skate، يعيد الهيكلة ويسرح موظفين بعد أقل من ستة أشهر من إطلاق الوصول المبكر. تهدف التغييرات إلى دعم مستقبل اللعبة طويل الأمد كلعبة خدمة حية مجانية. الاستوديو، الذي أسسته Electronic Arts في 2021، أقر بالتأثير على الموظفين المتضررين.

Reports indicate that Chinese firm Tencent provided secret funding for the hero shooter Highguard, developed by Wildlight Entertainment. The game, launched last month, has faced mass layoffs at the studio and a sharp decline in players. Its official website went offline today, fueling speculation about its future.

16 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

A laid-off developer from Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard has deleted a social media post criticizing toxic reactions to the game after its reveal and launch. Josh Sobel, who worked on the multiplayer shooter, faced backlash for suggesting that online negativity contributed to its poor reception. The post, shared shortly after studio layoffs, highlighted the immediate hate following the Game Awards 2025 trailer.