Epic Games is currently on a break, giving its developers a well-earned rest, with the next Fortnite update scheduled to drop shortly after their return.
Fortnite has been churning out content at an impressive rate, making it easy to overlook that Epic Games is operating with a reduced team at present. The company is enjoying a summer break, easing the burden on developers and providing an opportunity to counteract the prevalent crunch culture within the gaming industry, which would be particularly harsh for a game that never plans to conclude. It's a commendable move, especially as other major players in the gaming world continue to face criticism over their treatment of staff.
Despite much of the team being away, Fortnite has continued to progress, prepping the Squid Grounds Reload takeover, the Squid Game skins, and the introduction of the Blitz Royale mode in advance, setting up a month of exciting new additions to keep players engaged. However, questions are now arising as players realise this pace can't be sustained indefinitely – when will Epic Games return from their summer break? Here's what you need to know about when to anticipate the next Fortnite update.
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When is Epic Games back from summer break?Epic Games is set to resume operations after their summer hiatus on Monday, 14th July. This has been confirmed by an Epic Games employee via the Unreal Engine forums, who also assured that any queries submitted through their online forms will be attended to upon their return.
The subsequent Fortnite update following this comeback is anticipated for Tuesday, 15th July, as hinted by Fortnite insider
Regardless, it's a welcome development for players that the game's team is back at work, crafting new content for their enjoyment. It's commendable that Epic Games has granted its team a well-deserved break, reinforcing the notion that what's beneficial for the developers is advantageous for the game. It's high time game teams were treated with due respect.
