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Epic Games Lays Off Workers in California Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
250
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: San Diego, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has laid off approximately 250 employees in San Diego and across California as part of a restructuring effort. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on key projects. This decision reflects the company's ongoing adjustments in response to market conditions and internal assessments. The affected employees were notified on October 1, 2023, as the company aims to realign its workforce with its current business objectives. Epic Games continues to emphasize its commitment to innovation and growth despite these workforce reductions.

Epic Games Inc. (Remote Employees in El Segundo) cut 250 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Epic Games Inc. (Remote Employees in El Segundo) since October 2023, affecting a combined 452 employees.

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Epic Games Inc. (Remote Employees in El Segundo)
3
EVENTS TRACKED
452
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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