GoKawiilEpic Games mandates AI tools for unannounced Disney shooter, delays launch
Epic Games has directed developers on an unannounced Disney game to rely on AI tools like Anthropic's Claude for coding and art, according to Bloomberg. A project director reportedly told staff 'no more hand-written code' and that all art must be generated through 'full AI workflows,' while Epic confirmed it is 'embracing AI-accelerated development.' The game, a shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, has slipped past its original March release window.
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The directive suggests Epic is testing how far AI can replace traditional development work on a high-profile title tied to its $1.5 billion partnership with Disney, which could signal a broader industry shift in how games are built. The reported delay raises questions about whether an AI-first approach is slowing rather than speeding production, though neither company has detailed why the timeline moved.
- Epic Games is requiring AI tools for coding and art on an unannounced Disney game, per Bloomberg.
- The project, reportedly a Marvel/Star Wars shooter, has been delayed past its original March window.
- The move extends Epic's multiyear, $1.5 billion-backed collaboration with Disney and its existing AI use in Fortnite.
Source: theverge.com — Stevie Bonifield, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game”
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