Epic Games have announced that they’re laying off over 1000 staff today, March 24th. In the wake of that news, the publishers have announced that three Fortnite modes are being permanently sunsetted. Meanwhile, one of the studios Epic own – Horizon Chase developers Aquiris – have announced plans to pull downloads for the first two games in their arcade racing series offline later this year.
It’s unfortunate to hear about the layoffs and the impact on these games. Change can be tough for both the company and its community. Hoping for the best for everyone affected during this transition.
Absolutely, the layoffs are really disheartening, especially when so many talented people are affected. It’s interesting to see how these changes might shift the focus of Epic Games towards their bigger franchises, potentially leading to new innovations in the future.