Epic Games, the developer of the popular battle royale game 'Fortnite' has announced it will be laying off about 900 employees or 16 per cent of its workforce as the gaming industry goes through a downturn.

Fortnite maker Epic Games to lay off nearly 900 employees

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Fortnite maker Epic Games to lay off nearly 900 employees

Video game battle: Fortnite Battle Royale goes free