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Discussions on WindowsForum about Fortnite layoffs focus on Epic Games' 2026 job cuts and CEO Tim Sweeney's response. The community debates whether the layoffs, tied to a Fortnite engagement slump, reflect poor management of live-service games. Sweeney's praise for laid-off employees is seen by many as tone-deaf, sparking criticism about the company's direction. The tag covers reactions to the layoffs, the state of Fortnite's player base, and broader concerns about the live-service model in gaming.
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    Epic Layoffs, Sweeney Tone Deaf? Fortnite Engagement Slump Sparks 2026 Live-Service Debate

    Epic Games’ latest round of layoffs has done more than shrink headcount; it has reopened a painful debate about how a blockbuster live-service business should be run in 2026. After the company said it was cutting 1,000 jobs amid a Fortnite engagement downturn, CEO Tim Sweeney tried to soften the...