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Fortnite is Shutting Down Three Popular Game Modes After Recent Layoffs
Epic Games is shutting down three popular game modes in Fortnite: Rocket Racing, a Battle Royale mode, and the Festival Battle Stage. This decision follows recent layoffs at the company aimed at streamlining cost economics. While Rocket Racing will be removed in October 2026, the other modes will cease operations sooner, with the Festival Battle Stage shutting down on April 16.
Fortnite Developer Says They Have to “Pick Up the Pieces and Keep Moving Forward” After Lay-Offs
Epic Games has undergone significant layoffs, impacting over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite's performance. CEO Tim Sweeney cited spending exceeding revenue as the reason for the cuts, aiming to stabilize the company. In addition to layoffs, Epic Games is shutting down three Fortnite game modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage.
Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees as Fortnite Engagement Declines — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees, primarily from its Fortnite division, due to a significant downturn in player engagement and declining revenue. CEO Tim Sweeney announced the cuts, citing industry-wide challenges and internal issues with consistently delivering fresh Fortnite content. Additionally, several Fortnite game modes, including Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, are being shut down due to low player retention.
Fortnite to remove Rocket Racing, Ballistic & Festival Battle Stage
Epic Games announced the removal of Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and the Festival Battle Stage from Fortnite. This decision follows a significant announcement of 1,000 employee layoffs at the company.
Epic Games lays off 1,000 employees, citing 'downturn in Fortnite engagement'
Epic Games has laid off approximately 1,000 employees as part of a plan to cut over $500 million in spending. The company cited a 'downturn in Fortnite engagement' as a contributing factor to the restructuring.
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Blaming 'Downturn in Engagement'
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has laid off 1,000 employees, citing a downturn in player engagement for its battle royale title. This decision reflects broader industry trends and challenges in maintaining player interest.
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees, Blaming 'Downturn in Engagement'
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has laid off approximately 1,000 employees, citing a 'downturn in engagement.' The article also briefly mentions older games and consoles like Rainbow Six: Black Arrow on Xbox and titles on PlayStation 1 and 2.
Epic Lays Off 1,000 Following Fortnite Dropoff
Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and rising operational costs. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the company is spending more than it earns, necessitating significant cuts to ensure financial stability. The company plans to focus on developing new Fortnite experiences and advancing its Unreal Engine technology.
PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Sales estimates for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon suggest weak performance, with only 1.2 million copies sold since its March 5th launch, primarily on PC. PlayStation 5 sales are particularly low, accounting for only 19% of purchases. Despite positive reviews and a recent endgame raid, player numbers have declined since launch, raising concerns about the game's long-term viability for Sony.
'I Have Done So Much for This Company': Axed Fortnite Dev Can't Believe He's Been Laid Off
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees, with a former Fortnite Principal Engineer, Evan Kinney, expressing shock and bewilderment at his dismissal despite strong performance reviews. The company cited that it is spending more on Fortnite than it is making, leading to staff reductions and scaling back of modes like Rocket Racing.
Fortnite's new Peak skin costs almost 3 times as much as the indie game it's based on: 'That's actually a slap in the face to the Peak developers'
Fortnite's new Peak climbing game-inspired skins are priced significantly higher than the original indie title, with one customisable skin costing nearly three times the price of the game itself. This pricing has drawn criticism from players and sparked comparisons to a similar situation with Lethal Company skins in 2024. The article suggests purchasing the indie game on sale instead of the expensive cosmetic items.
Epic is ending 3 Fortnite game modes following its latest round of layoffs: 'We failed to build something awesome enough to attract and retain a large player base'
Epic Games is shutting down three Fortnite game modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, citing a failure to attract and retain a large player base. The standalone racing game Horizon Chase Turbo and its predecessor Horizon Chase will also be removed from sale on June 1. This decision follows a significant round of layoffs at Epic Games.
After Raising the Price on V-Bucks, Epic Games is Laying Off Over 1000 Employees | Console Creatures
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced over 1,000 employees are being laid off, citing lower-than-expected engagement for live-service games in 2025 and broader industry challenges. This follows a price increase for V-bucks and previous layoffs in 2023. The company is also shutting down modes like Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival.
Epic Games is laying off more than 1,000 employees just weeks after raising Fortnite V-Buck prices 'to help pay the…
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader economic factors. CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the decision in a memo to staff, attributing the cuts to spending significantly more than the company is earning. This news follows a recent increase in Fortnite's V-Bucks prices.
Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 Employees Amid Fortnite Slowdown and Industry Pressure
Epic Games has laid off over 1,000 employees due to declining Fortnite engagement and broader industry pressures, as confirmed by CEO Tim Sweeney. The company is implementing significant cost reductions and addressing challenges in maintaining consistent seasonal content for Fortnite. These layoffs are framed as a financial correction, not related to AI adoption, while Epic continues to invest in Unreal Engine and developer tools.
Epic kills 3 Fortnite modes amid mass layoffs, including the Rocket League devs' Mario Kart-like which helped kick off the multi-game metaverse era to begin with
Epic Games has announced significant layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees and is shutting down three Fortnite game modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Battle Stage. CEO Tim Sweeney cited a "downturn in Fortnite engagement" as the reason for the workforce reduction. Rocket Racing was a key component of Epic's initial metaverse strategy.
Fortnite popularity slips so much Epic Games lays off 1,000 staff
Epic Games has announced further layoffs, cutting 1,000 employees, citing a decline in Fortnite's engagement and increased spending. This follows a similar round of layoffs and V-Bucks price increases in 2023. Several Fortnite game modes, including Ballistic and Battle Stage, will be shut down in April, with Rocket Racing to follow in October.
Epic Games is killing three popular Fortnite game modes after laying off 1,000 employees
Epic Games is removing three popular game modes from Fortnite following the layoff of 1,000 employees. The studio has not yet specified which modes will be discontinued.
Fortnite dalar – 1 000 får sparken från Epic
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to declining engagement and revenue from Fortnite. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the game costs significantly more to operate than it earns, necessitating major cost-cutting measures. The company plans to focus on improving Fortnite content and developing new tools, mentioning a potential shift to Unreal Engine 6.