Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model
"No more hand-written code" or AI-free art for delayed Marvel/Star Wars shooter.
Epic Games is reportedly transitioning to an AI-first game development model for their collaboration with Disney, according to a Bloomberg report. The AI models, including Anthropic's Claude, will handle all coding and artwork for an upcoming shooter, eliminating the need for human developers to write code or create assets manually.
This significant shift in internal development at Unreal Engine maker Epic Games was revealed through internal employee messages cited by Bloomberg. The $1.5 billion partnership, announced in early 2024, aimed to release a Marvel and Star Wars-themed shooter in March 2027. However, the project has now been indefinitely delayed due to AI-related changes and slower-than-expected development progress.
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- Sources: Epic has delayed the release of an upcoming game, instructing developers to implement an "AI first" production model with "no more hand-written code" (Jason Schreier/Bloomberg) bloomberg.com
