Epic Games delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter for AI-first development
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced Star Wars and Marvel shooter, shifting its development focus towards an "AI-first" production model. This new approach mandates the use of AI for code and art asset generation, with some directors stating "no more hand-written code." Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the company's pivot to "maximum AI acceleration," aiming to enable developers to build more and better content faster and to "survive the AI revolution."
This shift has reportedly caused concern, dissent, and dismay among developers. The game, described by some outlets as an extraction shooter, was originally slated for a March release but has now been delayed indefinitely or to an unknown date.
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No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
Epic Games has reportedly mandated a significant shift towards an "AI-first" development model for an upcoming Disney game, leading to a delay. Developers are instructed to heavily utilize AI for code and art generation, with the director stating "no more hand-written code." Epic CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed a company-wide pivot to "maximum AI acceleration" to enable teams to build more and better content.
Epic Games delays a Marvel and Star Wars extraction shooter in order to pivot to an ‘AI first’ production model
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an upcoming Marvel and Star Wars extraction shooter to implement an "AI first" production model, instructing developers to use generative AI for art and eliminate "hand-written code." CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company is pivoting to "maximum AI acceleration" to build more and better content, framing it as a necessary step to "survive the AI revolution."
Epic Games Confirmes AI Embracing as New Norm
Epic Games is undergoing a significant organizational shift to "maximum AI acceleration," according to CEO Tim Sweeney. The company aims to leverage AI to enable its developers to create more and better content, with similar benefits intended for studios using Unreal Engine. This move includes an "AI-first" development model for some projects, potentially involving AI-generated code and artwork, though Epic emphasizes human oversight.
AI Couldn’t Have Made Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s Biddy Blas
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Fortnite Dev Reportedly Delays New Marvel/Star Wars Shooter Amid “AI Acceleration” Push
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter collaboration with Disney featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, shifting its development focus towards an "AI first" production model. CEO Tim Sweeney announced a company-wide pivot to "maximum AI acceleration" to build better content faster, impacting existing projects and potentially altering the development of future titles.
Epic Games/Disney Shooter Delayed Due to AI
A collaborative extraction shooter between Epic Games and Disney has been delayed and is reportedly shifting towards an 'AI first' production model, with memos urging staff to rely heavily on AI for code and art generation. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney seemingly confirmed this pivot towards AI acceleration, though the article expresses skepticism about the approach and its potential impact on quality and job security, especially following recent layoffs.
Epic Games to make first big budget AI-only game with new Disney shooter
Epic Games is shifting to an 'AI first' development model, impacting an unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter. CEO Tim Sweeney confirmed the pivot aims to accelerate development using AI tools like Anthropic's Claude, with human input primarily for guidance. This move has reportedly caused concern among developers, with some expressing dismay at the prospect of AI generating game assets and code.
Epic’s Delays Disney Shooter to Unknown Date, Embraces “AI-First” Development – Rumor
Epic Games has reportedly delayed a Disney-collaborative shooter, featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, to an unknown date and is embracing an "AI-first" development policy. This shift involves generating all art with AI and prioritizing AI-accelerated workflows, a move that has reportedly caused internal concern and slower-than-expected progress, impacting Disney's investment.
'Our humble goal is to survive the AI revolution' says Epic Games CEO, as its Star Wars and Marvel crossover…
Epic Games is undergoing a significant pivot towards an 'AI first' development model, delaying an unannounced Star Wars and Marvel shooter indefinitely. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company's goal is to 'survive the AI revolution' by enabling developers to build more and better content faster, though the article expresses skepticism about the industry's approach to generative AI.
"No more hand-written code": Epic reportedly impose "AI-first" model on creators of new Disney shooter with Marvel and Star Wars characters
Epic Games is reportedly mandating an "AI-first" production model for an unannounced Disney shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, leading to its indefinite delay. Developers are instructed to use AI for art and code generation, a move that has caused internal dissent and reflects Epic's broader push into generative AI, despite recent layoffs and a downturn in Fortnite engagement.
Epic Games delays Disney game and tells developers to go "AI first"
Epic Games has delayed its upcoming Disney collaboration shooter, which features Marvel and Star Wars characters, and has instructed developers to adopt an "AI first" production model. The game, originally slated for March, will now be built using AI tools, with directors stating "No more hand-written code" and all art generated via AI workflows. This shift has reportedly stunned some developers and comes after Epic's significant investment in Disney and a recent round of layoffs.
Epic Reportedly Pushing Devs to Use AI, Delays Secret Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Shooter
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Epic Games Pushes "Full AI Development", Delays Disney's Star Wars and Marvel Shooter Project
Epic Games is reportedly mandating the use of AI for all code and art asset development, leading to a delay in Disney's Star Wars and Marvel shooter project. This shift towards full AI development has impacted the timeline for the unannounced game.
Epic Games reportedly delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, as the Fortnite maker embraces "AI-accelerated development"
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter, shifting to an "AI-accelerated development" approach that includes "AI first" production pipelines and generated artwork. This comes after significant layoffs and a large investment from Disney. Separately, Hello Games announced that No Man's Sky will launch on iOS on October 28th, with performance improvements partly thanks to their upcoming game, Light No Fire.
