Epic Games Mandates AI-First Development for Delayed Disney Shooter

Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter project that was set to feature Marvel and Star Wars characters. The game, originally slated for a March release, will now adopt an "AI-first" production model, with developers instructed to utilize tools like Anthropic's Claude for tasks such as code and art generation.

This strategic pivot follows recent layoffs at Epic Games, which impacted over 1,000 employees. While the company attributed those cuts to declining engagement with Fortnite and financial pressures, the new AI-centric development mandate suggests a broader effort to leverage advanced technologies for efficiency and innovation in its game production pipeline.