Epic Games has released a public preview of a rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, saying it was built largely through AI-assisted 'vibe coding' rather than traditional programming. Epic Games Store GM Martin Keely told press the team rewrote the launcher from scratch in a new tech stack, using AI to replicate existing functionality while adding Windows, Mac and upcoming Linux support. Epic and outlet testing found the new launcher starts up a few seconds faster than Steam, though a claimed 0.06-second advantage in restoring from the system tray was negligible.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-14
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.
games.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-14
Epic Games announced a redesigned Epic Games Store launcher that it says was built using AI-assisted "vibe coding," claiming it launches faster than Steam and offers a less clunky interface than the previous version. The release follows CEO Tim Sweeney's statement that Epic is undergoing a major AI pivot aimed at helping staff "build MORE and BETTER stuff." The update arrives after Epic cut roughly 1,000 jobs in March, reducing headcount by about a quarter.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-14
Epic Games has launched a redesigned version of its game launcher that the company says was built using AI, or "vibe coded." Epic claims the new launcher starts up 46% faster than Steam and offers a 30x faster library, along with new features like dedicated game pages, a unified downloads page, and collections for organizing titles. The launcher is in a preview/open beta phase, with some social and account management features still missing, and Epic advises Unreal developers and competitive Fortnite and Rocket League players to stick with the old version for now.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-14
Epic Games has released a Preview version of a redesigned Epic Games Launcher for Windows, macOS, and Linux, marking its first official Linux client. The update promises faster cold starts, reduced background resource use, a unified library that can display games from multiple sources, customizable collections, and improved download tracking.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-14
Epic Games has launched a preview of a redesigned Epic Games Launcher that it says is faster, more responsive, and now supports Linux. The company describes the rebuild as 'vibe coded,' meaning AI agents wrote and reviewed much of the code, according to Martin Keely, Epic's VP and GM of the Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
Epic Games has launched a preview of its Epic Games Launcher for Linux and announced it is rebuilding its Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) software, called EAC Linux v2, to eventually support Fortnite on the platform. Epic engineering director Rick Deist said there is no timeline yet for a Linux release of Fortnite, and the company is working with Linux distribution maintainers on security requirements before launch.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-14
According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, Epic Games has told developers on its delayed Disney shooter to adopt an 'AI first' workflow, with a game director instructing staff to use Anthropic's Claude instead of hand-writing code and to generate art through 'full AI workflows.' Epic's communications director Jake Jones confirmed the company is pursuing 'AI-accelerated' development, and CEO Tim Sweeney posted on X describing a 'huge pivot' toward retooling developers around AI.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-13
Bloomberg reports Epic Games has pushed back the release of an untitled Disney-licensed shooter, originally slated for March 2027, to retool production around AI tools. A game director reportedly told staff there would be 'no more handwritten code' and that art would be generated through 'full AI workflows.' Epic founder Tim Sweeney confirmed a broader company pivot toward AI-accelerated development on X, and communications director Jake Jones said developers remain the 'visionaries' guiding the work.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-13
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
Epic Games has pushed back the timeline for a project tied to Disney and directed its developers to increase their use of artificial intelligence tools in development work. No specific new release date or details about the AI tools involved were disclosed.
games.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-12
Epic Games and Apple filed a joint status update giving conflicting accounts of Apple's progress in turning over internal documents backing its proposed 5%-15% App Store commission structure. Epic alleges Apple is deliberately delaying the process, while Apple denies the claim. The dispute concerns documents Apple is required to produce under the agreement governing ongoing proceedings over its external-link commission rates.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-12
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