Epic Games to Lay Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Fortnite Engagement Decline

Epic Games Inc. is set to reduce its workforce by more than 1,000 employees due to a decrease in engagement with its popular video game, Fortnite. Bloomberg posted on X that the company is taking this step as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus on its core business areas. The layoffs come as Epic Games faces challenges in maintaining player interest and adapting to shifts in the gaming industry. The company has not specified which departments will be most affected by the job cuts. This move reflects a growing trend among tech companies to reassess their workforce in response to changing market dynamics.