Epic Games layoffs: Fortnite developer cuts 1,000 jobs

(KRON) — Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, announced 1,000 layoffs on Tuesday. In a memo sent to employees, CEO Tim Sweeney cited a “downturn” in engagement around its flagship product. According to Sweeney, the downturn began last year, and the company is now spending “significantly” more than it’s making. Major cuts, Sweeney added, are […]

​(KRON) — Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, announced 1,000 layoffs on Tuesday. In a memo sent to employees, CEO Tim Sweeney cited a “downturn” in engagement around its flagship product. According to Sweeney, the downturn began last year, and the company is now spending “significantly” more than it’s making. Major cuts, Sweeney added, are […]