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Epic Games-related headlines are split between company turmoil (Epic devs discussing the shock of mass layoffs) and ongoing product/community activity (Unreal Engine 6 teases tied to Rocket League and multiple Epic Games Store freebies). Across movies/TV/books, “epic” is also used literally for major-format storytelling like an “Oscar Isaac” historical epic and a fantasy series adaptation pitch.

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Key Takeaway Epic is simultaneously facing workforce shocks while continuing to market Unreal Engine 6 and rotate free games on the Epic Games Store.
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Epic is simultaneously facing workforce shocks while continuing to market Unreal Engine 6 and rotate free games on the Epic Games Store.

Epic Games-related headlines are split between company turmoil (Epic devs discussing the shock of mass layoffs) and ongoing product/community activity (Unreal Engine 6 teases tied to Rocket League and multiple Epic Games Store freebies). Across movies/TV/books, “epic” is also used literally for major-format storytelling like an “Oscar Isaac” historical epic and a fantasy series adaptation pitch.

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Top 2 signals · Epic is simultaneously facing workforce shocks while
Neowin · 54m ago
Lonestar and Calico are free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week
Polygon · 2h ago
Epic Games Store's mystery games have been revealed and they're free for a week

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Other Epic activity — not part of the “Epic is simultaneously facing workforce shocks while” story
Hollywood Reporter · 1h ago
‘Sex and the City’ Star Quietly Moves to Costa Rica to Write Nine-Book Fantasy Epic Series

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Topic: layoffs Epic devs discuss the shock of mass layoffs and only a slight revenue hint.
Platform tie-in Epic teases Unreal Engine 6 via a Rocket League makeover reveal.
Freebie cadence Epic Games Store mystery games are revealed and free for a week.

What to Watch

  • Follow Epic’s Rocket League Unreal Engine 6 teaser updates for the next teased features or releases. Eurogamer
  • Check the Epic Games Store weekly for revealed “mystery games” and new freebie drops. Polygon

What Changed

  • Lonestar and Calico are free to claim on the Epic Games Store this week Neowin
  • Epic Games Store's mystery games have been revealed and they're free for a week Polygon
  • [Epic Games] LONESTAR & Calico (100% off / FREE) Neowin
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Neowin · 1 article
Polygon · 1 article
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Hollywood Reporter · 1 article

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gamesindustry.biz

Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 6 in new Rocket League teaser

Epic Games has given us our first peek at Rocket League running on Unreal Engine 6.

22h ago News by Vikki Blake Contributor
kitguru.net

Epic Games announces Unreal Engine 6 - KitGuru

It looks like the era of Unreal Engine 5 is coming to an end. Epic Games has announced plans for Unr

3d ago Matthew Wilson
purexbox.com

Unreal Engine 6 Revealed By Epic Games, Will Likely Power Lots Of Project Helix Titles

An early look at next-gen tech?

3d ago Pure Xbox
wccftech.com

NVIDIA and Epic Helped Tides of Annihilation Devs Fix 'Giant Knight' Frame Drops Ahead of Summer Demo

Tides of Annihilation is working with Epic & NVIDIA to fix frame drops previously seen in its colossal knight battles ahead of a summer demo.

1d ago Alessio Palumbo

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[Epic Games] Sunderfolk - Standard Edition & The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition (100% off / FREE)

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