Epic Games

Software & Cloud Cary, North Carolina and global operations

Report

Total cuts

More than 1,000

Range

Date announced

March 24, 2026

Supporting source

Epic Games Coverage published Mar 24, 2026

Layoff Summary

Epic Games cut more than 1,000 employees, about a fifth of its workforce.

Epic said lower Fortnite engagement, slower growth and difficult cost economics forced the reduction.