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"Clunky" Epic Games Launcher is getting a "Ground-up rebuild" that promises to be at least 5x faster

Epic Games is performing a ground-up rebuild of its PC storefront launcher. The update focuses on faster startup times and a broader set of store features. These changes are part of the company's 2026 roadmap.

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Epic Games announced a total rebuild of its launcher to increase speed and add user-centric features.

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  1. Epic Games Rebuilding Launcher for Major Speed and Feature Boost

    Epic Games is performing a ground-up rebuild of its PC storefront launcher. The update focuses on faster startup times and a broader set of store features. These changes are part of the company's 2026 roadmap.

    What's confirmed:

    • Epic Games is rebuilding its store launcher from the ground up.
    • The company is planning to include player profiles and user reviews in the update.
    • The redesign aims for faster startup times.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster.
    • The rebuild promises to be at least 5x faster.
    • The store has reached a record 78M MAU.
    • Epic is offering a 100% developer revenue share.
    • The new version will include universal controller support.
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