Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Workers as Video Game Sales Slump

Epic Games, citing weakness in its “Fortnite” property and a wider video games business slump, laid off ~1,000 workers. “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,” CEO Tim Sweeney wrote in a memo (via FOX Business).