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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.
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.
'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.
