Is Fortnite shutting down? With price increases to V-Bucks, internal layoffs at Epic, and reports of unmet financial expectations and projections, all of these events paint a rather volatile picture for Fortnite. It may sound unthinkable, but the Fortnite community has begun to wonder whether the game could actually be shut down one day. Fortnite still receives updates on a biweekly schedule, with major changes introduced with each new Fortnite season. Nevertheless, recent news does have industry experts questioning whether the battle royale game has the legs to continue as a top dog in the online multiplayer space. Here's what you need to know about whether Fortnite is shutting down, based on up-to-date information.

If you're like me, you've spent countless hours in Discord calls with your friends. Whether you're grinding games or just shooting the breeze, Discord has become a hub for communication, especially with those who are in other countries or time zones. As great as being in those calls can be, it doesn't quite match the experience of sitting together and chatting, but the team is trying to change that, with news that they are adding Spatial Audio to the platform.

"Traffic jams can be incredibly frustrating, not only in real life, but also in Cities Skylines 2." Those are the words of developer Iceflake Studios, which took control of the struggling city builder sequel in late 2025, and I couldn't have put it better myself. Fortunately, such problems have been high on the priority list of changes, and new Cities Skylines 2 update 'Morning Dew' promises to make the flow of vehicles around your roads "smoother and less rage-inducing." The plan is to limit the rate of awkward congestion by teaching your Cims to make better decisions, sooner.

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There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to attend one of the most influential gatherings in tech this year, now is the time to lock in your pass before rates go up again.