Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
But the new “Preview” app “will have some bugs,” Epic warns.
TL;DR
- Epic Games has launched a publicly available 'Preview' build of its new Epic Games Launcher, developed using AI and described as 'vibe coded'.
- Epic claims the new launcher is significantly faster and more responsive than its previous version and Steam, citing a 'ground-up storefront rearchitecture'.
- The company acknowledges that the 'Preview' build will contain bugs and is currently lacking some features, such as social and account management options, with plans to reach feature parity.
- This release follows Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's announcement of a company-wide pivot to an 'AI first' development model to enhance productivity and innovation.