Overview
- Epic Games, which announced the move Tuesday, will lay off more than 1,000 employees after a drop in Fortnite players.
- Tim Sweeney said engagement fell in 2025 and that the company now spends far more than it earns.
- The plan seeks $500 million in annual savings through lower marketing budgets and less outsourcing.
- The company said the layoffs are not tied to artificial intelligence.
- Fortnite left major app stores for years and only returned to Apple’s App Store in May 2025 and to Google Play on March 19 after long court fights.