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Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as its CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI

March 24, 2026 / 12:58 PM EDT / CBS News

Epic Games lays off 1,000 workers as its CEO says the cuts aren't tied to AI

TL;DR

  • Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 workers.
  • The layoffs are attributed to extreme market conditions and a decrease in Fortnite engagement.
  • CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the cuts are not related to AI.
  • Spending has been outpacing revenue, necessitating major cuts and over $500 million in cost savings.
  • Epic is focusing on optimizing Fortnite for mobile devices.
  • Affected employees will receive at least four months' severance pay and six months of health benefits in the U.S.