Epic Games Shifts to AI-Focused Development on Disney Project
Epic Games is mandating the use of AI tools for code and visual production in its new Disney game featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters.
Epic Games has announced a complete shift toward AI tools for code and art design production on a new, unannounced Disney game. The company announced its transition to an AI-accelerated development process.
AI-Focused Mandate
Epic Games has adopted an AI-focused development policy for the unannounced Disney game, which was delayed from its initial March release window.
Use of Claude and Other Tools
Project developers have been instructed to use AI tools such as Anthropic's Claude in order to complete the game.
Executive and Spokesperson Statements
According to a Bloomberg report, a game director told staff that the era of hand-written code is over and that all artwork will be produced through AI workflows. Epic spokesperson Jake Jones stated that the company has embraced AI-accelerated development.
Disney and Epic Partnership
It was reported that the game in development is a shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters, and is part of a multi-year collaboration that began following Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic in 2024.