Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement. Fortnite: Rocket Racing, Ballistic and Festival Battle Stage will be closed.

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement. Fortnite: Rocket Racing, Ballistic and Festival Battle Stage will be closed.

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— Celo Zaga ( @celozaga.bsky.social) Apr 01, 2026 at 01:27

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement. Fortnite: Rocket Racing, Ballistic and Festival Battle Stage will be closed.