""Today we're laying off over 1000 Epic employees. I'm sorry we're here again. The downturn in Fortnite engagement that started in 2025 means we're spending significantly more than we're making, and we have to make major cuts to keep the company funded.""
""Since it's a thing now, I should note that the layoffs aren't related to AI. To the extent it improves productivity, we want to have as many awesome developers developing great content and tech as we can.""
""...and in being the industry's vanguard we have taken a lot of bullets in a battle which is only in the early days of paying off for ourselves and all developers.""
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees as Fortnite's player engagement has significantly decreased. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the company is spending more than it earns, necessitating major cuts. He emphasized that these layoffs are not related to AI, despite previous support for the technology. Sweeney also mentioned the ongoing legal battles against tech giants like Google and Apple, which have been costly but essential for the industry. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to stabilize the company's finances.
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