Fortnite is enabling creators to have conversations with NPCs in experimental islands using Google's generative AI software, ...

Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced it is laying off 1,000 staff, due to a "downturn in engagement" in its evergreen battle royale. In a message to staff shared publicly this morning, Epic ...

Video game publisher Epic Games is laying off 1,000 workers, citing a drop in engagement with its signature title, Fortnite. In a memo to employees (read it in full below), CEO Tim Sweeney noted that ...

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Fortnite isn’t as popular as it once was. This is a big problem for Epic Games, and was cited as one of the main reasons for the layoffs of 1,000+ Epic employees on Tuesday. To further cut costs, Epic ...

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23:59, Tue, Mar 31, 2026 Updated: 00:02, Wed, Apr 1, 2026 Fortnite developer Epic Games is about to add lots of new content to the game, although the good news ends there. According to Epic Games, ...

Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees on Tuesday, according to a company memo that was posted on Epic’s blog. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we’re spending ...

Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees amid a drop in “Fortnite” players and challenges across the gaming industry. Player activity in “Fortnite,” a free-to-play game where users compete ...

The note said some of the challenges the company is facing were industry-wide. Those challenges included lower growth, weaker spending, and tougher cost economics; current consoles selling fewer units ...

Epic Games has announced sweeping layoffs of more than 1,000 employees. “The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we're spending significantly more than we're making, and we have ...

The April 1 (April Fools Day) update has arrived in Fortnite, complete with a limited-time April Fools mode! Read on for the full patch notes as shared on the Epic Games community forum, and more ...