Epic Games Layoffs Show a Bigger Problem in the Gaming Industry

Today, it was revealed by multiple sources, including Bloomberg via Jason Schreier, that Epic Games is preparing to lay off roughly 1,000 employees. It’s a staggering number, and unfortunately, it adds to a growing trend we’ve seen throughout 2026, with thousands of developers already displaced across the industry. At this pace, 2026 is on track [...] The post Epic Games Layoffs Show a Bigger Problem in the Gaming Industry first appeared on The Outerhaven.