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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.
IOI Partners no longer wants anything to do with MindsEye
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly undergoing significant layoffs and studio closures, marking the second such event in a month. This follows the cancellation of projects at studios like Deviation Games and Haven Studios, with concerns also raised about Bungie's future and the company's overall strategy for live service games.
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.
PlayStation Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games Amid Fresh Layoffs and Strategy Shift
PlayStation has shut down its studio Dark Outlaw Games and laid off approximately 50 employees. The company is also reducing its focus on mobile game development as part of a strategic shift.
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.
PlayStation Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games Amid Fresh Layoffs and Strategy Shift
PlayStation has shut down Dark Outlaw Games as part of a broader strategy shift that includes fresh layoffs. The article reminisces about past PlayStation and Xbox titles, including Rainbow Six: Black Arrow and SOCOM 2, expressing a desire for new installments in classic franchises.
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.
Sony closes Dark Outlaw Games, just a year after its founding
Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Jason Blundell, just one year after its establishment. This marks the second time Sony has ended a partnership with a Blundell-formed company, following Deviation Games. The closure of Dark Outlaw Games is part of broader layoffs across PlayStation's US and UK businesses and a strategic shift away from the mobile gaming market.
PlayStation Closes Dark Outlaw Games, Led By Ex-Call Of Duty Veteran | Console Creatures
Sony Interactive Entertainment has closed down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded last year by former Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell. This follows the earlier closure of Blundell's previous PlayStation studio, Deviation, in 2024, and marks the second studio led by Blundell to be shut down without releasing a game. Sony is also conducting layoffs within its mobile development team.
Call of Duty veteran's new studio, which was just announced in 2025, is reportedly being closed by Sony
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell, just a year after its announcement. This follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games and includes layoffs of approximately 50 employees. A Sony spokesperson confirmed workforce reductions due to strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability.
Sony Has Apparently Shut Down Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly shut down Dark Outlaw Games, its second studio closure this year. The studio, founded by Treyarch veteran Jason Blundell, never released a title and its closure impacts approximately 50 employees. This news follows broader industry layoffs, including a separate report of Epic Games laying off 1,000 people.
Massively OP Podcast Episode 559: Not all Marvel Heroes wear capes
The Massively OP Podcast episode 559 covers the relaunch of Marvel Heroes, layoffs at Lost Ark, and the settlement of the EverQuest emulator lawsuit. Hosts Bree and Justin also discuss various MMO-related topics in a "Daily Grind Blitz" segment, including player habits and game design ideas.
'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.
PlayStation Studio Shuts Down Without Releasing a Game
PlayStation is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded in 2025 by former Call of Duty lead Jason Blundell, without it ever releasing a game. This marks Blundell's second studio closure with PlayStation. The news also coincides with layoffs in PlayStation's mobile development department and follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games.
PlayStation reportedly closes another first-party studio weeks after Bluepoint, killing Black Ops vet’s AAA…
PlayStation has reportedly closed Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party studio founded by Call of Duty: Black Ops veteran Jason Blundell, which was working on a new AAA intellectual property. This closure is part of wider layoffs affecting the company, including its mobile development division, with approximately 50 employees impacted.
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics continues steady stream of layoffs
Crystal Dynamics, the studio behind Tomb Raider, has implemented further layoffs impacting development and operations staff. This follows previous workforce reductions at the Embracer Group-owned company.
I crashed out reading layoff condolence letters in this shop sim about a laid-off adventurer made by a laid-off Xbox…
Dungeon Bodega Simulator, a shop management game developed by a former Xbox developer who experienced layoffs, explores themes of job loss and resilience. The game's creator, Harrison, discusses how developing the title served as a cathartic experience following his own layoff from Turn 10 Studios. The article reflects on the emotional impact of layoffs in the game industry and the personal significance of creating games.
