Epic Games pins ‘Fortnite’ comeback on Disney partnership


The company is pinning a resurgence on games it’s been developing with Walt Disney Co, which agreed to invest US$1.5bil (RM5.96bil) in Epic two years ago. — Fortnite/Epic Games

When Epic Games laid off 1,000 employees as part of a US$500mil (RM1.9bil) cost-saving effort last month, it came with a startling acknowledgement: Many new games and Fortnite updates had flopped.

On April 16, the company will shut down Fortnite Ballistic mode, a faster-paced take on the popular shooting title, and Fortnite Festival Battle Stage, which added a musical component. Rocket Racing, where players compete in rocket-power cars, will go offline in October. 

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