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Get A Free Fortnite Skin And Car During Rocket League Crossover Event
Fortnite and Rocket League are hosting a crossover event called Rivals & Rockets, offering players a free Fortnite skin and a new car body usable in both games. To earn the Dueling Dragons Jackie skin, players must complete five quests in Rocket League, while the Havoc car body can be unlocked by completing five out of six quests in Fortnite's Battle Royale mode. The event runs until April 30.
Former Valve Dev Destroys Tim Sweeney Over Epic’s Mass Layoffs
Former Valve developer Chet Faliszek heavily criticized Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on TikTok following Epic's announcement of 1,000 layoffs. Faliszek accused Sweeney of prioritizing profit from Fortnite over game development and employee well-being, contrasting Epic's actions with Valve's employee ownership model.
Valve veteran slams Tim Sweeney and Epic Games for laying off 1000 people while making 'as much money as possible… and hey Tim, Gabe's better at that than you'
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek criticized Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney for recent layoffs of over 1000 employees, questioning the motivation for hard work at the company. Faliszek contrasted Epic's actions with Valve's approach to employee retention and rewards, suggesting that Epic's practices damage the industry's passion and care. Epic Games did not directly respond to Faliszek's remarks but pointed to a previous statement addressing the layoffs.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
'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.
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 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.
Following Epic's mass layoffs, a bunch of Fortnite modes are going offline and arcade racer Horizon Chase Turbo's downloads will be pulled
Epic Games announced significant layoffs affecting over 1000 staff, leading to the permanent shutdown of three Fortnite modes: Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, with varying sunset dates in 2026 and 2024. Additionally, Aquiris, a studio owned by Epic, will remove downloads for Horizon Chase and Horizon Chase Turbo by June 1st.
Fortnite Is Ditching Several Modes Including Rocket Racing Amid Layoffs and Cost-Cutting
Epic Games is shutting down several Fortnite modes, including Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival Battle Stage, and Fortnite Ballistic, as part of a company-wide cost-cutting initiative that includes over 1,000 layoffs. The modes will be removed by April 2026 and October respectively, with Epic citing a failure to attract a large enough player base.
Epic is laying off more than 1,000 workers, citing a downturn in Fortnite engagement
Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees, citing a significant downturn in Fortnite engagement and a need to cut costs. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the company is spending more than it makes, necessitating major workforce reductions to ensure financial stability. The layoffs come alongside the discontinuation of three Fortnite modes: Rocket Racing, Fortnite Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage.
Epic Games lays off 1000 devs thanks to Fortnite’s slump and Epic Games Store overspending
Epic Games has laid off over 1000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and overspending on the Epic Games Store. CEO Tim Sweeney cited industry-wide challenges and internal issues, while confirming severance packages for affected staff. Several Fortnite modes are also being discontinued.
Epic Games CEO blames ‘industry-wide challenges’ for 1,000-plus layoffs, multiple Fortnite game modes shutting down
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced over 1,000 layoffs, citing industry-wide challenges and a downturn in Fortnite engagement. As a result, multiple Fortnite game modes including Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage will be shut down. Sweeney attributed the cuts to spending significantly more than the company is making.
Epic Lays Off Over 1000 Employees Due to "Downturn in Fortnite Engagement"
Epic Games has laid off over 1000 employees due to a significant downturn in Fortnite engagement and spending, leading the company to spend more than it earns. CEO Tim Sweeney cited industry-wide challenges and specific issues with Fortnite's seasonal content as reasons for the cuts. In conjunction with the layoffs, Epic is also reducing costs in contracting and marketing, and some Fortnite game modes will be taken offline.
Fortnite Dev Lays Off Staff, Shutting Down Games
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced significant layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees, citing a decline in Fortnite's player engagement and overall industry challenges. This restructuring includes shutting down several games like Rocket Racing and Festival Battle Stage, while raising the price of in-game currency V-Bucks to improve revenue. Sweeney emphasized these cuts are for sustainability and unrelated to AI development.
