Epic’s 23% Cut, Microsoft’s 8,750 Buyouts & The Indie Releases Showing Where Growth Actually Lives (April 2026)
Game industry news April 2026 has been brutal at the top of the market and quietly thriving at the bottom. Epic Games cut over 1,000 jobs (23% of the company), Microsoft is offering 8,750 voluntary buyouts in a historic first, and Xbox studios are reportedly being pushed toward 30% profit margins. Meanwhile, April’s indie release …