GoKawiilEpic Games pushes 'AI first' mandate on delayed Disney game, Bloomberg reports
Epic Games has delayed its unannounced Disney-branded game, reportedly an extraction shooter, from a November release to March, according to Bloomberg sources. A director told the team the project would follow an 'AI first' plan requiring no hand-written code and all art generated through full AI workflows, a shift some staff reportedly hoped wasn't serious. Epic's communications director confirmed the company is 'embracing AI-accelerated development' in a statement to Bloomberg.
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The move suggests Epic is testing how far generative AI can replace traditional production work on a high-profile title tied to Disney's $1.5 billion investment, which could set a precedent for other major studios watching the outcome. Internal resistance described by Bloomberg's sources hints at tension between leadership's AI ambitions and developer skepticism, echoing a broader industry trend where GDC's survey found a rising share of developers view generative AI negatively. How the delayed game performs could influence whether other publishers push similar AI-first mandates.
- Epic Games reportedly ordered an 'AI first' approach for its Disney game, barring hand-written code and requiring AI-generated art.
- The game's release was pushed from November to March, per Bloomberg sources, even before the AI mandate was issued.
- GDC's 2025 survey found 52% of developers view generative AI as bad for the industry, up from 30% the prior year.
Source: engadget.com — Anna Washenko, 2026-10-12
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