Fortnite is Officially Shutting Down 3 Game Modes

On March 24, Epic Games released a statement that it had terminated 1,000 employees following a downturn in player engagement with its flagship battle royale, Fortnite. In addition to the layoffs, Epic Games also revealed that three separate Fortnite game modes, Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, are scheduled to permanently go offline in 2026. Despite a string of recent collaborations, in addition to the dozens of pop-culture crossovers that have helped make Fortnite popular over the years, Epic Games has made it clear that the company is facing financial struggles. While the affected employees have been the first to feel the impact of these troubles behind the scenes, players are also due to see the consequences of Fortnite's restructuring when the three game modes are permanently removed in the coming months.

Mar 25, 2026 - 04:21

Fortnite is Officially Shutting Down 3 Game Modes

On March 24, Epic Games released a statement that it had terminated 1,000 employees following a downturn in player engagement with its flagship battle royale, Fortnite. In addition to the layoffs, Epic Games also revealed that three separate Fortnite game modes, Rocket Racing, Ballistic, and Festival Battle Stage, are scheduled to permanently go offline in 2026. Despite a string of recent collaborations, in addition to the dozens of pop-culture crossovers that have helped make Fortnite popular over the years, Epic Games has made it clear that the company is facing financial struggles. While the affected employees have been the first to feel the impact of these troubles behind the scenes, players are also due to see the consequences of Fortnite's restructuring when the three game modes are permanently removed in the coming months.

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