GoKawiilEpic Games previews AI-built launcher claiming 46% faster cold start than Steam
Epic Games has released a preview build of a new, AI-generated Games Launcher, citing third-party benchmarks showing it cold-starts in 5.47 seconds versus Steam's 10.07 seconds on Windows. The company also touts a revamped interface with title summary pages, custom top bars, library aggregation, and storage/download monitoring tools. Epic says Fortnite will eventually come to Linux through this client once Easy Anti-Cheat is rebuilt and kernel-level agreements are reached with major distros.
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Faster load times and a modernized interface could help Epic's launcher compete more directly with Steam, which has long dominated PC game distribution. The promised Linux support, tied to anti-cheat and kernel-level security work, suggests Epic is positioning itself to capture growing interest in Linux gaming, though the timeline depends on unresolved technical and distro-level agreements.
- Epic's new launcher preview claims a 46% faster cold-start time than Steam, per third-party benchmarks
- New features include library aggregation, grid/list views, and storage/download monitoring
- Fortnite's Linux debut hinges on rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat and securing kernel-level deals with distros
Source: games.slashdot.org, 2026-10-14
Published there as: “Epic Games' New Vibe-Coded Launcher Is 46% Faster Than Steam”
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