How many people has Epic Games laid off?

We have tracked 1 round of cuts at Epic Games since Mar 2026. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,000 jobs.

When was the latest Epic Games layoff?

Mar 2026: 1,000 jobs, about 20% of staff. Laid off more than 1,000 employees, about 20% of staff, after a drop in Fortnite engagement; CEO Tim Sweeney said the cuts were not related to AI.

Did Epic Games blame AI for its layoffs?

No. None of the 1 round we track was publicly tied to AI by Epic Games or in credible reporting.

Is Epic Games hiring right now?

Yes. Epic Games's own careers page lists 144 open roles, most of them in Engineering Specialist and Engineering Generalist. We read the list every day and drop roles once they close.

Gaming · United States

Epic Games layoffs

Epic Games cut 1,000 jobs, about 20% of staff in Mar 2026. It is also hiring: its careers page lists 144 open roles today.

Latest event: Mar 2026 · Jobs checked Oct 28, 2026

Close-up of a gaming controller against a vibrant screen in London, England. — Photo: Déji Fadahunsi / Pexels

People affected

Across tracked announcements

Announcements

Mar 2026 → Mar 2026

Open jobs today

144

On its own careers page

The short version

None of these cuts was publicly blamed on AI.
That is the 6th largest total among the 21 Gaming employers we track.
We track 227 employers in United States with layoffs since 2022.

Hiring now

Is Epic Games hiring?

Yes. Epic Games lists 144 open roles on its careers page, most in Engineering Specialist and Engineering Generalist.

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Every round, newest first

Mar 2026−1,000(20% of workforce)
Laid off more than 1,000 employees, about 20% of staff, after a drop in Fortnite engagement; CEO Tim Sweeney said the cuts were not related to AI.
Source: Associated Press

Common questions about Epic Games

How many people has Epic Games laid off?: We have tracked 1 round of cuts at Epic Games since Mar 2026. The rounds with a stated headcount add up to 1,000 jobs.
When was the latest Epic Games layoff?: Mar 2026: 1,000 jobs, about 20% of staff. Laid off more than 1,000 employees, about 20% of staff, after a drop in Fortnite engagement; CEO Tim Sweeney said the cuts were not related to AI.
Did Epic Games blame AI for its layoffs?: No. None of the 1 round we track was publicly tied to AI by Epic Games or in credible reporting.
Is Epic Games hiring right now?: Yes. Epic Games's own careers page lists 144 open roles, most of them in Engineering Specialist and Engineering Generalist. We read the list every day and drop roles once they close.

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