4 outlets·4 reports
Epic is laying off more than 1,000 workers, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement
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Epic Games announced it is cutting more than 1,000 jobs, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement. The company said the layoffs and $500 million in savings would put it in a more stable position. The move follows reports that the firm is spending significantly more than it is making.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs, saying "we're spending significantly more than we're making" and that the layoffs and $500M in savings put it "in a more stable place" (Bloomberg)
- The Verge·Fortnite maker Epic is laying off over 1,000 workers
- TechCrunch·Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs, says Fortnite engagement is down
- Engadget·Epic is laying off more than 1,000 workers, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement