'Yes, we are vibe-coding things': Epic confirms it's using AI tools to code Unreal Engine 6, Fortnite, and more
'We are more concerned about the risks of moving too slowly than we are about AI skepticism.'
Epic Games has revealed that it is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to develop code for Unreal Engine 6, Fortnite, and other projects. This development comes after Marcus Wassmer, Epic's executive VP of development, confirmed that the company had opened up broad usage for code generation and AI analysis across its backend, engine, and game development engineering teams.
Wassmer believes that the risks of moving too slowly are greater than any skepticism surrounding AI usage. The company has been cautious in its approach, ensuring that engineers still guide the AI tools to achieve the desired architectural results. Epic has also made significant strides in reducing cooking bugs, accelerating work on shader compression, and rewriting parts of the D3D12 rendering layer.
These advancements have substantially reduced patch sizes and improved overall performance. Despite Tim Sweeney's opposition to Steam's AI disclosure statements, Epic's transparency about its AI usage allows gamers to make informed decisions about their engagement with the company's products.
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