Epic Games Store launcher update uses AI to be faster than Steam
Epic Games has released a new preview client for its Epic Games Store launcher, developed using artificial intelligence and described as 'vibe coding'. The company claims the rebuild is significantly faster than Steam. PC Gamer reports the update features a redesigned library, while Rock Paper Shotgun notes that initial features are light.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has emphasized a push for 'maximum AI acceleration' and AI's potential to enhance game development. Eurogamer adds that this move is part of a broader company push towards an 'AI first' development pipeline, which may also influence Unreal Engine. Epic is encouraging user feedback, acknowledging potential bugs.
- Entities
- Company: Epic Games
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Topic: Game Development
- Person: Martin Keely
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Epic throws shade at Steam, admits to vibe-coding the new Epic Games Launcher with AI "to be faster than the other guy"
Epic Games has developed a new version of its PC launcher using generative AI, aiming to make it faster than Valve's Steam platform. While acknowledging potential bugs, Epic is encouraging user feedback. This move is part of a broader company push towards an "AI first" development pipeline, which may also influence Unreal Engine.
"We vibe coded a new Epic Games Launcher" because "programming is hard", announce company we're somehow supposed to see as a serious Steam competitor
Epic Games has released a preview of a new version of its launcher, which it claims is faster and more responsive than Steam, using a concept termed "vibe coding" and an "AI-first" approach. The company's CEO, Tim Sweeney, has emphasized a push for "maximum AI acceleration." This new tech stack, rewritten from the ground up, aims to improve load times and system performance, though initial features are light.
‘We Vibe Coded a New Epic Games Launcher’ – Epic’s New Store App Was Built Using AI
Epic Games has revealed that its new Epic Games Store launcher was developed using artificial intelligence, a move described as 'vibe coding.' This announcement follows earlier reports of an increased focus on AI within the company.
Epic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam
Epic Games has released a new preview client for its Epic Games Store launcher, claiming it is significantly faster than Steam. The rebuild, which Epic refers to as 'vibe coded,' features a redesigned library and utilizes AI tools for development. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney is bullish on AI's potential to enhance game development across the company.
