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Hi everyone, back in this place to share the news. I was part of the layoffs at Epic Games today. I joined Epic 10 years ago, and I’m very proud of what I helped build there. On to the next chapter. Great things to come. Sic Parvis Magna.

Unfortunately me and my team were hit by the Epic layoffs. Still in shock at depth and speed it's happened at. I've loved the 5+ yrs here but I'm also deeply looking forward to taking a bit of a break and then finding something new and exciting to work on. Onwards and upwards!

I was impacted by the recent layoffs at Epic. It’s been a fun ride. I've been so lucky to be part of such amazing team. It’s a tough moment across the industry, and it’s hard seeing so many talented people affected. Grateful for these 7 years, and looking forward to what’s next❤️‍🩹

After almost 8 years, my time at Epic Games has come to an unexpected end. It’s hard to put into words what an incredible journey it has been, but I’ll try in this 🧵

I lost my dream job today in these layoffs. If anyone can help with leads for QA work or even just wants to chat and catch up, please reach out. My dms are open. My whole team was impacted. Look out for them, too. What a horrible day.

Nearly 7 years of fun working on the sound of Rocket League and all of the trailers. Sad to go, will miss y'all

Ultron concept out this Friday Forgot to post this after today’s events

Opinion - Fortnite's heart died today ✏️ "I’ll miss [working on] Fortnite Battle Royale," one Epic employee said after being laid off. It’s estimated that over 1,000 workers - roughly a quarter of Epic Games’ workforce - were laid off today. In the coming days, there will be many questions about Fortnite’s future. A future that will almost certainly look different without so many of the people who helped build it. Just to name a few: - Christopher Pope, a Battle Royale Design Director, said they’ll “miss Fortnite Battle Royale, but I’ll miss you all most of all.” In the replies, another employee said Pope had been making plans for the future of BR “mere moments” before being laid off. - Evan Kinney, the principal engineer behind Fortnite’s earliest live events, Replay Mode, and systems like the Rivalry feature. - Paige Dugre, art producer for Chapter 6 Season 3, the Simpsons mini-season, Chapter 7 Season 2, and collaborations like KPop Demon Hunters. Earlier this month, Jonah Kettman, a QA engineer on Fortnite Festival, defended Epic’s decision to raise V-Bucks prices, noting that “the quickest way to lower expenses is layoffs.” Kettman was laid off today—less than a week after paying a $4,000 vet bill for their cat. - Devin Connors, a community manager at Psyonix, widely respected within the Rocket League community. - Nik Blahunka, a lead writer behind many of Fortnite’s defining stories since 2017. - Vitaliy Naymushin, character art director who helped shape icons like Jonesy, Ramirez, Penny, and Kyle. Fortnite is the people behind it. And today, many of those people are gone.

The creator of Jonesy, Vitaliy Naymushin, was impacted by today's layoffs at Epic Games.

Steve Danuser, the Narrative Director who was responsible for Chapter 7 story, got laid off today.

An unannounced FNCS PRO-AM that was set to take place in April has been postponed due to budget cuts and layoffs 😬

I was part of the Epic layoffs today. I worked as a Art Outsource Lead overseeing Fortnite Lego minifigs. I worked on everything from K-Pop DH, to huge streamers and minifigs for the latest Superman movies. If you’re looking for a Outsource Lead, Lead Or Char artist let me know!

Well, it had to happen at some point. I have just been laid off from #epicgames I really enjoyed my time working there, but it’s time to find my next adventure. If you know of something, just let me know.

Hey y'all... Ya so I got laid off too from Fortnite Festival. All I've ever wanted to do was make cool games for people that help them feel a little bit better or happier in their day... It's so sad that it's this hard to do just that.

Hey! Redownloaded this app to give the update we didn’t want to hear, I was impacted by the Epic Layoffs. Over the past 5 years, I shipped 24 seasons of Fortnite 🎮🌎 If you see any production roles that would be a good fit - please send them my way on LinkedIn!

My role at Epic Games is at risk. The past 5 and a half years as social media manager from Mediatonic to Epic, Fall Guys to LEGO Fortnite to Fortnite and everything in between, has been a wild ride. And how mega to be able to say my last hoorah was working on Game of Thrones!!

I was laid off today. I spent the last 2 years as the only UI Engineer on Festival, implementing new features like Local Multi-player, Festival Menu, Calibration, and new game modes. I dove into focus and input issues, often helping other teams with their issues as well.

unfortunately i've been impacted by the epic layoffs today. i'm doing ok, and know i will be ok.

Well ultron wins! Map concept this Friday ;)

The Lead Writer of Epic Games, Nik Blahunka, who worked at Epic Games for over 10 YEARS, contributing to both BR & STW's storylines was laid off today. I feel terrible for him, so many talented people were laid off today. This is all so infuriating. Shame on Sweeney.