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Epic Games layoffs, tracked in full.
Epic Games has cut 2,870 jobs across 4 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Jun 12, 2026, affecting 1,000 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
2,870
Most recent round
Jun 12, 2026
1,000
Layoff rounds
Tracked
4
Industry share
Cumulative
5.0%
Complete timeline · 4 verified rounds
Every Epic Games layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Jun 122026
Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs
Epic Games has reduced its workforce by 1,000 positions as growth for its flagship title Fortnite plateaus. The layoffs come alongside the company stalling development on its new headquarters in Cary.
1,000
20.0% of total
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High
Apr 12026
Epic Games cuts dozens of Bay Area jobs
Epic Games reduced its workforce in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of a broader series of layoffs. The job cuts were disclosed in state filings and affected dozens of employees.
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Low
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Raleigh2 ROUNDS · US1,870
Frequently asked
Questions about Epic Games layoffs.
How many people has Epic Games laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 2,870 job cuts across 4 layoff rounds at Epic Games since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Epic Games's most recent layoffs?+
Epic Games's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on June 12, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Epic Games's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Epic Games — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Epic Games layoffs?+
Team-level data for Epic Games is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Epic Games layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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