Epic opens preview of AI-assisted launcher and claims faster startup
Epic has released a preview of its rebuilt Games Launcher, which Ars found reached the store page a few seconds faster than Steam in one test.
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October 2026
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Bloomberg reports that Epic plans to use AI for the code and artwork of its delayed Marvel and Star Wars shooter with Disney.
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