Fortnite fans on Reddit went into a frenzy when news broke about Epic Games firing 900 employees in late 2023. The subreddit was buzzing with rumors and speculations regarding the fate of the developers behind the popular game.
Summary
- Not all 900 employees fired were Fortnite developers.
- Epic Games still has over 4,300 employees worldwide.
- Misconceptions led to an overreaction within the Fortnite community.
Fan Misunderstandings
It’s evident that some fans overreacted to the layoffs, assuming all fired employees were Fortnite developers. User ‘joeMAMAkim’ clarified that Epic has a diverse team working on various projects, not just Fortnite.
Community Confusion
Comments from ‘bagulthefool’ and ‘Joyluvio’ highlighted the age demographic of the subreddit, showing the lack of understanding about the business dynamics.
Impact on Game Development
Users like ‘scottyrose997’ shed light on the minimal impact of the layoffs on the Fortnite team and criticized the blame culture within the community.
