Fortnite to Shut Down Three Modes Following Major Layoffs

24.03.2026
Сергій Таран

Epic Games has announced layoffs of 1,000 employees, citing declining engagement with Fortnite.

The cuts have also impacted Fortnite's feature set. Three game modes are being shut down: Ballistic, Fortnite Festival: Battle Stage, and Rocket Racing. The first two will go offline on April 16, while the third will be removed from the game in October of this year.

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