Employees report layoffs at Epic Games, some developers shifting to Unity

Epic Games cut about 1,000 jobs after Fortnite engagement fell and costs rose. Employees and community posts documented the layoffs, and some developers are shifting projects from Unreal Engine to Unity or other engines. Several teams are already porting games mid development to avoid future instability. These moves matter because they reshape engine competition, threaten ongoing projects, and mark a turning point for Fortnite's market position.