Epic Games
TechnologyUnited States3 layoff rounds tracked
2,830
Total Jobs Cut
March 2026
Most Recent
1,000
Largest Single Layoff
No
AI Cited
Layoff Timeline
March 2026
1,000 jobs cut(20% of workforce)
Reason: Downturn in Fortnite engagement; spending significantly more than earning
September 2023
830 jobs cut(16% of workforce)
Reason: Fortnite developer cuts; metaverse spending unsustainable
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InformationWeek
Downturn in Fortnite engagement; spending significantly more than earning
Forbes
Fortnite financial loss leads to over 1,000 layoffs
Layoffs.fyi
Fortnite developer cuts; metaverse spending unsustainable
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