Epic Lays Off 23 Percent of Its Workforce, Permanently Kills Three Fortnite Modes
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April 17, 2026
In late March, Epic Games cut more than 1,000 employees, roughly 23 percent of the company, and announced the permanent shutdown of three Fortnite game modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage.
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