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Epic Games Cuts Over 130 Jobs Across California

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
130
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~3.5%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 28, 2026
130 OF 3,700 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: California, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Epic Games Inc., the developer of Fortnite, has laid off more than 130 employees across California. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, which has been facing challenges in the competitive gaming market. The layoffs reflect the company's ongoing adjustments to its workforce in response to changing business conditions. Although specific departments affected were not detailed, the cuts signify a significant shift in Epic's operational strategy as it navigates current industry pressures.

Epic Games Inc. cut 130 jobs in CA as of April 28, 2026.

That is roughly 3.5% of the 3,700 people Epic Games Inc. employs.

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 29, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 7, 2026