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  1. Rock Paper Shotgun36

    Epic Games releases preview of new "vibe coded" Epic Games Launcher, claims it's faster than Steam

    Epic Games has released a preview version of a new Epic Games Launcher that it says was "vibe coded" and is faster and more responsive than the current one, with a new look. The launcher is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and Epic says it has faster load times and puts less load on your system while running in the background. Epic Games Store general manager Martin Keely said it was rebuilt entirely from the ground up with a completely new tech stack.

  2. IGN58

    Epic launches a new Epic Games Launcher built with AI

    Epic has revealed a new version of the Epic Games Launcher that it says was created using generative AI, describing it as faster and more responsive than the current one with a new look. Epic Games Store VP and general manager Martin Keely told IGN that AI was used as a tool in the development process, letting a small team rewrite the code base and ship faster across platforms, with support for Windows and Mac and a Linux version to follow. He said the AI use focused on code efficiency and architecture rather than artwork or design style, which remained with Epic's design group.

  5. PC Gamer62

    Epic plans to bring Fortnite to Linux after improving Easy Anti-Cheat

    Epic says it intends to bring Fortnite to Linux, but first it is rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat, and will launch the game via the Epic Games Launcher once EAC Linux v2 works with a critical mass of distro maintainers. Epic says the Steam Deck does not currently support the new EAC Linux v2 solution and that it is talking with Valve, while game security engineering director Rick Deist said Epic is investigating compatibility with Steam Deck and SteamOS devices. Epic has also released a new Epic Games Store client that includes a Linux version for the first time.

  9. PC Gamer62

    Epic launches a new Epic Games Store launcher preview, claiming it starts 46% faster than Steam

    Epic Games Store's rebuilt client is available as a preview download for Windows, macOS, and for the first time Linux. Epic says it halved launcher startup time and reaches the store page 46% faster than Steam, with the technical improvements verified by an external vendor; PC Gamer has not tested it yet. The redesign includes a new library view that can import shortcuts to games installed via Steam and other clients, and Epic describes the client as vibe coded, with store GM Martin Keely confirming AI was used to write new code on a completely new architecture.

  10. IGN62

    Epic Games Launcher preview arrives with library loading 30x faster

    Epic released a preview version of a rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, built with AI and vibe coding and still light on features. Epic says it cold-boots in 5.47 seconds, 46% faster than Steam, reopens from the system tray in 0.36 seconds, loads the library 30 times faster than the previous launcher, and takes up 300MB. The new version supports Windows, MacOS and, for the first time, Linux, with Fortnite coming to Linux once Easy Anti-Cheat is rebuilt for the platform.

  11. 游戏LOOK62

    Epic's Disney-partnered shooter delayed as project shifts to AI-first development

    Bloomberg reported that Epic Games' Star Wars and Marvel shooter with Disney has been delayed over development progress and staffing shortages, and the project lead told the team production would move to an AI-first model with code no longer hand-written and art generated through a full AI workflow. Epic cut about 1,000 roles in March 2026, 20 percent of its staff, the same month the Star Wars project slipped. The game is led by an internal Epic team for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with no title or release plan announced.

Oct 13Tue
  1. Nintendo Life62

    Report: Epic adopts AI-first production model on new Disney shooter

    Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier reports that Epic Games told developers on a delayed Disney shooter to adopt an AI-first production model using tools such as Anthropic's Claude, with humans managing and guiding the work. An internal message reportedly said there would be no more hand-written code and that art would be generated with AI workflows, which reportedly left some Epic developers stunned. The game, described as a shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, was originally targeting a March release with no new date communicated; Disney invested $1.5 billion for an equity stake in Epic Games in 2024.

  3. Rock Paper Shotgun62

    Bloomberg report: Epic pushed an unannounced Disney shooter toward an AI-first pipeline

    Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the project, reported that Epic Games told the makers of an unannounced Disney shooter to adopt an AI-first production model, with art and code generated by AI, and that the project has been delayed indefinitely from a planned March release. The report says the game's director told developers there would be no more hand-written code and that the team was ordered to lean more on tools such as Anthropic's Claude. Epic did not confirm or deny the account, with its communications director saying the company is embracing AI-accelerated development led by Epic developers, while Disney has not commented.

  4. PC Gamer71

    Epic Games' unannounced Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter pivots to AI-first development and is delayed indefinitely

    An unannounced Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter at Epic Games has been delayed indefinitely from its planned March 2027 release, with staff told to adopt an AI-first production model using tools such as Anthropic's Claude, according to Bloomberg. CEO Tim Sweeney said on X that Epic has a huge pivot underway to retool developers for maximum AI acceleration, and that the company's modest aim is to survive the AI revolution. He said current AI efficiency gains range from 20% in the most technical areas of Unreal Engine development to 5x in areas like web development. Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees in March.

  5. Ars Technica65

    Report: Epic Games pivots to AI-first development as Disney shooter is delayed indefinitely

    Bloomberg reports that Epic Games is moving to an AI-first development model for its collaboration with Disney, with AI models writing all code and guiding all artwork while human developers manage the generated assets. The $1.5 billion partnership announced in early 2024 had planned a Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter for March 2027, but the project is now delayed indefinitely. Epic said it is embracing AI-accelerated development, and CEO Tim Sweeney said the aim is to let teams build more and better content for everyone using Unreal.

    Why this: Epic's Disney shooter shifting to AI-led development and being delayed indefinitely offers a look at how a major studio's pipeline and schedule are changing.

  8. GamesIndustry.biz72

    Epic Games delays Disney collaboration shooter and tells developers to go AI first

    Epic Games has delayed its Disney collaboration shooter, which had been slated for March, with no new release date confirmed. According to Bloomberg, developers were asked to build the game with AI tools including Anthropic's Claude, and a director said there would be no more hand-written code and that art would be generated with full AI workflows. Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic in 2024 for an equity stake, and this shooter was to be the first of several games in their partnership.

  10. VGC71

    Report: Epic Games orders staff to adopt AI-first development on an unannounced title

    Bloomberg reports that Epic Games has told developers to adopt AI-first development on an unannounced shooter made with Disney, with no more handwritten code and all art generated through full AI workflows using tools such as Anthropic's Claude, while humans manage and guide the work. The title is said to feature Marvel and Star Wars characters and to have progressed slower than expected, partly because Epic underestimated the staff needed, and the internal message reportedly surprised some developers last week. An Epic spokesperson said the company is embracing AI-accelerated development, and CEO Tim Sweeney said Epic has a huge pivot underway to retool developers for maximum AI acceleration, aiming to build more and better content rather than do the same work with fewer people.

  11. Gematsu42

    Blind Descent Launches in Early Access for PC on December 2

    META Publishing and developer Pokuch announced that Blind Descent will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on December 2. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will follow alongside the full release. The cooperative science-fiction survival game sends up to four pioneers beneath the Martian surface to uncover the fate of a missing crew.

  12. Eurogamer60

    Report: Epic delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, shifts to AI-accelerated development

    Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports, citing anonymous sources, that Epic Games' Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter has been internally delayed from a planned March 2027 release. Epic reportedly told staff to adopt an AI-first pipeline and finish the game with tools such as Anthropic's Claude, with one game director saying there would be no more hand-written code. Epic communications director Jake Jones said the company is embracing AI-accelerated development. Disney previously took a $1.5b stake in Epic.

  13. Kotaku62

    Epic reportedly pushes developers into AI-first mode for delayed Disney shooter with Marvel and Star Wars characters

    Bloomberg reports that Epic Games has moved its Disney shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters to an AI-first production model, telling developers to use Anthropic's Claude models, stop hand-writing code, and generate art through full AI workflows. Epic communications director Jake Jones said the company is embracing AI-accelerated development. Many staff on the project were confused and shocked by the policy introduced last week, and the unannounced game, previously set for March 2027, has been delayed due to slow progress and understaffed teams.

  15. Push Square62

    Report: Epic's Disney Shooter Delayed and Retooled as an AI-First Project

    Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports that Epic's collaboration with Disney, a shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, has been delayed and retooled as an AI-first production. It was planned for March, but no new launch target has been communicated to the team. An internal message says staff must fully use Anthropic's Claude model, with art generated through full AI workflows and no more hand-written code, while Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said on social media that a huge pivot is underway to retool for maximum AI acceleration.

  16. Reddit · Gaming Leaks and Rumours71

    Rumor: Epic Games delays unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter, pivots to AI-first development

    Bloomberg's Jason Schreier reports that Epic Games has delayed its Disney collaboration shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, which had been targeting a March release; a new date was shared internally but not made public. Developers were told to adopt an AI-first production model using tools such as Anthropic's Claude, with one director saying there would be no more hand-written code and art expected to come from full AI workflows. Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic in 2024 under a multi-game partnership, with this shooter as the first project.

Oct 12Mon
  1. 游戏LOOK60

    AI mini-game platform Astrocade hits 10 million MAU as Tencent, Google and Meta move in

    GameLook reports that overseas AI game-creation platform Astrocade announced 10 million monthly active users, double the 5 million MAU four months earlier, with users generating playable content from natural language; it raised 56 million dollars in May from investors including Sequoia, Sea, Google's AI Future Fund and Nvidia. Tencent's Huya listed the AI game generator BinkBink on GooglePlay, Google partnered with Unity on the AI game platform Playground, and Meta unveiled Horizon Create and Horizon Studio at Meta Connect 2026. The article notes none of these platforms has settled on monetization, with Astrocade saying it is focused on user growth and will consider revenue growth sometime next year.

  2. Kotaku62

    EU takes action against Activision, Riot, Ubisoft and seven others over in-game monetization

    The EU announced action against ten companies including Activision Blizzard, Mojang, Ubisoft, Riot Games, Crytek, Supercell, InnoGames, King, Plarium and Playrix, led by the Italian Competition Authority, over platform-specific virtual currencies that rarely match the price players want to pay. The press release also cites virtual currency bundles, dark patterns, inadequate parental controls and a lack of assistance when accounts are blocked. Epic has said that starting this month players can spend exact amounts of V-Bucks on specific purchases, except on PlayStation.

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Oct 9Fri
  2. 机核62

    BetaDwarf's Dragon Vault Raiders demo is live on Steam, PvPvE test set for October 15

    Dragon Vault Raiders, a multiplayer extraction ARPG from BetaDwarf with Square Enix as global publisher, now has a demo on Steam, with a PvPvE test starting October 15. The demo offers two playable Breakers and two PvE difficulties for solo or co-op play through the first chapter's map and main questline. The PvPvE test adds more Breakers and player-versus-player combat, and the game supports solo and multiplayer PvE as well as PvPvE modes.

  3. 游戏LOOK62

    Google and Unity launch AI game creation platforms, with Playground live and Unity Spark coming later this year

    On October 7, Google and Unity announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI game development platform for next-generation interactive entertainment. Google's experimental Playground went live the same day, letting users generate, customize and share playable games from natural-language prompts without writing code, limited to US users aged 18 and over, with weekly tokens and a model lineup of Gemini, Nano Banana and Lyria. Unity will plug Unity Spark into Playground later this year; the web platform runs on the Unity engine with professional-grade mechanics and high-fidelity 3D, and during testing projects cannot be downloaded, exported to desktop Unity or sold.

  4. Gematsu60

    DAVE THE DIVER announces final DLC 'Subnautica 2 Content Pack', free in early 2027

    MINTROCKET announced 'Subnautica 2 Content Pack', the final DLC for DAVE THE DIVER, made in partnership with Unknown Worlds Entertainment and launching free in early 2027. Players will explore the strange waters of Proteus, with Dave and Bancho traveling interdimensionally to unlock exotic recipes and help new friends while facing periodic Leviathan confrontations. DAVE THE DIVER is available now on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store, iOS, and Android.

  6. Gematsu62

    Outward 2 launches in Early Access on PC on February 8, 2027

    Nine Dots Studio and Nine Dots Publishing announced that Outward 2 will launch in Early Access on February 8, 2027 for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Players take the role of ordinary adventurers surviving in the world of Aurai, with a full-year seasonal cycle, three starting scenarios and eleven backgrounds, an Exercise passive skill system, ritual spellcasting, and two-player split-screen and online co-op.

Oct 8Thu