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Epic Games lays off over 1,000 employees due to Fortnite downturn
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Epic Games announced layoffs affecting more than 1,000 employees on March 24, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement that has led to spending exceeding revenue. CEO Tim Sweeney expressed regret in a blog post, noting the cuts along with over $500 million in other cost savings will stabilize the company. Affected staff will receive severance packages including at least four months of base pay and extended healthcare.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is in contact with the family of laid-off programmer Mike Prinke and will cover his life insurance. Prinke's wife, Jenni Griffin, revealed on Facebook that the recent layoffs left her husband without coverage amid his terminal brain cancer diagnosis. Sweeney apologized for not addressing the situation earlier.
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Chet Faliszek, a prolific former writer at Valve, has publicly criticized Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney over recent layoffs of more than 1,000 staff. Faliszek questioned why employees should work hard at the company, pointing to the absence of shareholder pressure and the shutdown of several Fortnite modes. He contrasted Epic's approach with Valve's emphasis on employee agency.
Building on Epic's January 7 announcement, the Fortnite v39.20 update launches January 9, 2026, at 4 AM ET after 1-2 hours downtime. It ends Winterfest, debuts South Park skins in mech suits, Cartmanland POI, mythics like Stick of Truth (storm control) and Kenny’s Respawn Token, plus the Quints five-player squad mode running to February 5.
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Recent leaks indicate a wide array of potential Fortnite skin collaborations set for 2026, spanning anime, Hollywood franchises, and more. These rumors, drawn from prominent leakers, point to releases tied to Chapter 7 Season 1 and beyond. Epic Games has not confirmed any of these crossovers.
Epic Games is gearing up for Fortnite's Chapter 6 finale live event, titled Zero Hour, on November 29, 2025. The one-time spectacle starts at 11 AM PT and promises a massive crossover of collaborations and story resolutions. Following the event, servers will go offline briefly for the Chapter 7 launch.
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A recent settlement between Google and Epic Games is set to bring significant alterations to the Android ecosystem. The agreement could usher in a new era for the platform, affecting users in various ways. Details from TechRadar highlight the potential impacts on Android's future.
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