Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game
Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg. The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game.
Covered by 13 publishers within 38 hours of the first report.
Summary from The Verge.
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The Economic Times Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes 'huge pivot' with AI, CEO says
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TechSpot Epic Games' Disney shooter is going "AI first," whether developers like it or not · Alfonso Maruccia
TechRepublic Epic Delays Disney Shooter as AI Takes a Bigger Development Role · Aminu Abdullahi
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Engadget Epic thinks you'll love its new vibe coded game launcher · staff@engadget.com (Igor Bonifacic)
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