Epic Games delays Disney shooter project to transition to AI first development

Epic Games has delayed an upcoming shooter featuring Disney, Marvel and Star Wars properties as the studio shifts the project to an AI-first production model, according to Bloomberg and Game Developer. Game Developer, Radio Times, eTeknix and Metro.co.uk all report that the company is transitioning to artificial intelligence tools for the title. As FTMQ Gaming reported earlier, the game was previously scheduled to launch in March. [1][2][4][5][8]

Developers working on the title have been instructed to lean heavily on artificial intelligence to generate code and art, Game Developer reported. Game Developer noted that Epic Games chief executive officer Tim Sweeney confirmed the shift in a social media statement shortly after initial reports were published. [1]

The change in workflow requires human developers to manage assets created by generative tools such as Anthropic's Claude, as FTMQ Gaming reported earlier. The approach uses large language models to turn natural language prompts into automated source code, a software practice known as vibe coding. [7][8]

The shift represents a prominent adoption of generative software tools in an industry where the technology remains controversial among creators and players, Game Developer reported. Disney previously held discussions regarding an equity stake and investment in Epic Games, as FTMQ Gaming reported earlier. [1][9]