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Epic Games Lays Off Workers in California Amid Restructuring

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 28, 2026

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 15 layoff events at Epic Games Inc. since October 2023, including 314 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.

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Epic Games Inc.
Information Technology · 3,700 employees
15
EVENTS TRACKED
314
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 30, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026