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Fortnite SHOCKWAVE C4 Leaked: New Placeable Explosive Coming Soon
A leak suggests a new placeable explosive item called SHOCKWAVE C4 is coming to Fortnite. This item would function like a deployable shockwave grenade, offering new tactical possibilities for traps, rotations, and combat. While the leak has generated excitement, the article also notes potential balancing challenges for Epic Games.
Epic Games lays off over 1000 employees, blames declining interest in Fortnite
Epic Games has laid off over 1000 employees, citing a significant downturn in Fortnite engagement and financial losses. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the company is spending more than it earns, necessitating these cuts and other cost-saving measures. Concurrently, Epic announced the shutdown of several Fortnite modes, including Rocket Racing and Festival Battle Stage, due to a failure to attract and retain a large player base.
Fortnite producer asks for patience as developers 'pick up the pieces' after massive layoffs: 'We cannot even fully understand what kind of impacts this will have on the game for the rest of the year and likely beyond'
Epic Games producer Robby Williams has asked the Fortnite community for patience following massive layoffs that impacted over 1,000 employees. CEO Tim Sweeney cited challenges in consistently delivering "Fortnite magic" as a reason for the cuts. The full impact of the layoffs on the game's development for the rest of the year remains uncertain.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says latest layoffs will result in "a stream of resumes of once-in-a-lifetime quality folks" because the downsizing "wasn't a performance-based 'rightsizing'"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the recent layoffs of over 1,000 employees were not performance-based and that the departing staff are highly skilled. He encouraged employers to look out for resumes from these individuals, attributing the downsizing to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and industry-wide challenges. The layoffs also led to the discontinuation of three Fortnite game modes.
Fortnite dev warns of 'hard and painful' changes after Epic Games layoffs
Epic Games has laid off 1,000 employees, following a previous reduction of 870 staff in 2023, citing concerns over Fortnite's profitability. Developers have expressed concern about "hard and painful" changes ahead for the game, including the shutdown of three gameplay modes. The company has also increased the price of its in-game currency, V-Bucks.
Star Wars: Galactic Racers Internal Codename Appears to Have Been Project Griffin
Internal codenames for the game Star Wars: Galactic Racer may have included 'Project Griffin,' according to asset names found on the Epic Games Store. This suggests a potential codename used before the final title was established.
'Cripple their sales, tank their stock price. Stop collaborating with them as developers': New Blood CEO on…
New Blood Interactive co-founder Dave Oshry and developer David Szymanski have voiced strong criticism against Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology. They argue that the AI-driven approach disrespects artistic intent, potentially devalues game art, and that features like DLSS are becoming effectively mandatory in modern games, despite their performance and visual drawbacks.
Fortnite developers say there will be a huge impact on development "for the rest of the year and likely beyond" following mass layoffs
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney cited a "downturn" in engagement as the reason for laying off over 1,000 employees, impacting veteran staff and leading to uncertainty about Fortnite's future development. Developers expressed concern about the significant impact on the game's roadmap for the rest of the year and beyond due to the reduced headcount.
Fortnite dev admits the team ‘cannot fully understand’ how Epic’s layoffs will impact the shooter
Epic Games gameplay producer Robby Williams expressed devastation and uncertainty following the company's announcement of 1,000 layoffs, attributed to underperformance of the Epic Games Store and Fortnite. Williams acknowledged that remaining developers cannot fully comprehend the long-term impact on the game's development and content for the year ahead.
Fortnite Rocket Racing and more are being sunsetted amidst layoffs
Epic Games is shutting down several Fortnite modes, including Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, amidst significant layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees. The company is also discontinuing downloads for the original Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company is rebuilding its foundations to navigate industry upheaval and focus on seasonal content for Fortnite and future Unreal Engine development.
"Heavyweights ruined the industry... now we live on the indies" Nordic Game embraces smaller devs and games with soul
Nordic Game program director Jacob Riis believes the industry is currently sustained by independent developers, contrasting them with large studios that he feels have negatively impacted the market. He highlights the focus on creativity and artistic expression in indie games as a response to the profit-driven nature of many AAA titles and live service games. Riis also notes an increase in ticket sales for Nordic Game, suggesting a growing interest in smaller-scale events and developers.
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
Epic Games has announced layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees, despite Fortnite remaining a highly successful live service game. The company also secured a $1.5 billion investment from Disney for a new entertainment universe. The layoffs have raised questions about accountability within the company, particularly concerning its acquisitions of Harmonix and Mediatonic.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says 'employers will see a stream of resumes of once-in-a-lifetime quality' after the company laid off more than 1,000 people
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company has laid off over 1,000 employees and cut significant costs, stating that the company is still spending more than it earns. Sweeney noted that the layoffs were not performance-based and that affected employees represent top talent. The company cited a downturn in Fortnite engagement and lower sales of current-generation consoles as reasons for the financial struggles.
Fortnite producer says Epic's mass layoffs will impact the game in ways the remaining teams "cannot even fully understand"
A Fortnite producer has stated that Epic Games' recent mass layoffs will have an impact on the game that remaining teams cannot fully comprehend. CEO Tim Sweeney attributed the job cuts to a downturn in Fortnite's popularity and industry-wide challenges, while also announcing the shutdown of three Fortnite modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage.
Fortnite art lead behind iconic characters like Jonesy has been laid off by Epic Games, and fellow devs are paying…
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees, including Vitaliy Naymushin, the character art director responsible for creating iconic Fortnite characters like Jonesy and Penny. Naymushin had been with Epic Games for over 11 years.
Sony closes first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by industry veteran Jason Blundell. The company cited strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability, which included workforce reductions. Separately, Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry challenges.
Fortnite Layoffs Included Artist Who Designed Jonesy, The Face Of The Game
Epic Games has conducted layoffs affecting approximately 1,000 employees, including the character artist who designed Fortnite's iconic character Jonesy. The company cited a downturn in engagement since 2025 and a need for cost savings, leading to a $500 million plan that includes scaling back projects like Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival. Affected employees will receive severance pay and extended healthcare coverage.
Games Inbox: Is the Nintendo Switch 2 becoming a failure?
Readers express concerns about the Nintendo Switch 2's perceived lack of marketing, high price point, and unclear game lineup, suggesting these factors are contributing to potential sales issues. The discussion also touches on broader industry concerns like the impact of Fortnite's potential decline, Epic Games' layoffs, and the economic climate affecting expensive console purchases.
Three Fortnite Modes Ending
Epic Games is discontinuing support for several game modes within Fortnite due to a lack of establishment. This decision follows recent news of over 1000 layoffs at the company, indicating a strategic shift in development focus.
Quoteworthy
An analyst suggests that recent layoffs in the gaming industry, even affecting major titles like Fortnite, indicate a worrying trend for the sector. The analyst questions the future prospects of other games if a popular title like Fortnite is experiencing such difficulties.