Game News Round-Up

Epic Games is laying off over 1,000 employees due to ‘Fortnite downturn’

• Due to the layoffs, Fortnite Festival's Battle Stage (NOT the main Festival mode), Ballistic and Rocket Racing will be sunset

Behaviour Interactive acquires 7 Days to Die developer "The Fun Pimps"

Sony closes first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games. Developer was founded by industry veteran Jason Blundell in March 2025. PlayStation is making other cuts, including mobile development. Approx 50 people affected.