Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to a decline in Fortnite's player engagement. CEO Tim Sweeney pointed to a downturn starting in 2025, along with industry-wide challenges like slower growth and fierce competition. To combat these issues, Epic is cutting costs by over $500 million, which includes reducing marketing efforts and shutting down game modes like Rocket Racing and Ballistic. While Fortnite remains popular, player activity has noticeably dropped. Are these layoffs a sign of deeper issues for Epic Games?

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