Less than two years after Disney invested $1.5 billion to acquire a stake in Epic Games, the Fortnite developer has laid off over 1,000 employees. In a memo to staffers, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney blamed the massive cuts on a volatile gaming marketplace and a downturn in Fortnite engagement. According to the executive, the company has been struggling since 2025. âThe downturn in Fortnite engagement...
