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Epic Games Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs Amid Fortnite Slump and Major Restructuring
Epic Games has announced the layoff of over 1,000 employees to cut costs and ensure financial stability. The move follows declining revenues and user engagement for Fortnite, which has lost appeal since 2025 despite maintaining high player numbers. The company aims to save more than $500 million annually and will focus on core technologies such as the Unreal Engine and the Epic Games Store, while divesting units like Bandcamp. CEO Tim Sweeney emphasized that AI is not responsible for the layoffs.
Despite Record Sales: EA Lays Off Staff Across All Battlefield Studios
Despite Battlefield 6's record-breaking launch and strong sales, Electronic Arts has laid off employees across all four Battlefield studios, including DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studio. EA cited a need to refocus development teams on key community priorities, while affirming that Battlefield remains a top priority. The layoffs come as player numbers have sharply declined and the game faces growing pressure despite its initial success.
AI company Anthropic is facing intense pressure after the Pentagon classified it as a supply chain risk and demanded the removal of security filters for military use. The company has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing the designation is legally invalid and threatens its business. Meanwhile, competitors like OpenAI have secured military contracts, while studies reveal that most firms have not seen measurable productivity gains from AI despite heavy investments. The conflict highlights growing tensions between AI safety, national security, and economic implications.