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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 and Blizzard have confirmed that four Overwatch characters will appear in Fortnite. D.Va, Tracer, Genji and Mercy are scheduled to arrive in the battle royale game on May 14.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear Apple's appeal in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. The decision upholds a lower court finding that Apple violated an injunction by limiting third-party payment options on iOS devices.
Epic Games has announced that Fortnite's original co-op mode, Save the World, will become free-to-play starting April 16, 2026. This change comes as the company addresses declining engagement in its flagship title. The move aims to attract both veterans and newcomers to the survival crafting experience.
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Epic Games announced on March 10 that it will increase prices for V-Bucks, Fortnite's premium currency, effective March 19, to help cover rising operational costs. The company is also adjusting battle pass prices and subscriber rewards, despite reporting $6.21 billion in gross revenue last year. These changes apply across platforms, with some offsets like cashback incentives.
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.
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Epic Games has outlined the update schedule for Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 1, with the next patch arriving soon after the ongoing Winterfest 2025 event. The v39.20 update will introduce changes like the return of classic sky lighting to Fortnite OG. This patch marks a key step before the season's conclusion in early March.
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