Tim Sweeney says the job cuts are due to a ‘downturn in Fortnite engagement.’
Tim Sweeney says the job cuts are due to a ‘downturn in Fortnite engagement.’
by Andrew WebsterMar 24, 2026, 2:54 PM UTCAndrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories.
Layoffs have hit Fortnite developer Epic Games again. Today CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is cutting more than 1,000 jobs, citing a downturn in engagement for Fortnite dating back to last year. “This layoff, together with over
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