Epic Games Announces New AI-Powered PC Game Launcher

Epic Games has announced a preview version of its new PC game launcher, which is significantly faster than the current version and includes Linux support. The company utilized artificial intelligence tools during the development process of this new version.

New AI-Powered Launcher

In a published blog post, Epic Games stated that they developed the new PC game launcher using artificial intelligence tools to overcome traditional programming challenges. The company emphasized that this has resulted in a faster and more responsive interface compared to the current version.

The Role of AI and Development Process

Martin Keely, Vice President of the Epic Games Store and Online Services, stated that AI was extremely useful in testing processes and replicating the core functionalities of the existing launcher. The development team maintained full control over the code written and reviewed by AI agents.

Linux Support and Fortnite Plan

The new launcher preview is available today for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, while the older version will also remain accessible. Furthermore, Epic Games announced plans to bring the game Fortnite to Linux through this application along with the Linux launcher.

AI Push Within the Company

CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the company is undergoing a major transformation process, repositioning developers for maximum AI momentum. Sweeney stated that with this move, they aim for employees to build more content for all teams utilizing Unreal technology.