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Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam

Epic Games has launched a Preview version of its redesigned launcher, which the company claims starts 46% faster than Steam from a cold start to the store page. Developed using artificial intelligence in a process Epic calls vibe coding, the application represents a total rebuild of the EGS client. While the company highlights significant speed improvements, including a library that loads 30x faster, the Preview is currently not recommended for competitive players.

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  • ✓ The new Epic Games Launcher is available in Preview.
  • ✓ Epic Games used artificial intelligence as a tool during the development process.
  • ✓ Epic Games claims the launcher starts 46% faster than Steam from cold start to store page.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Epic Games transitioned its launcher to a rebuilt version developed via AI-assisted vibe coding.

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  1. Epic Games releases AI-developed launcher in Preview

    Epic Games has launched a Preview version of its redesigned launcher, which the company claims starts 46% faster than Steam from a cold start to the store page. Developed using artificial intelligence in a process Epic calls vibe coding, the application represents a total rebuild of the EGS client. While the company highlights significant speed improvements, including a library that loads 30x faster, the Preview is currently not recommended for competitive players.

    Why it matters

    The rebuild allowed a small team to rewrite the codebase and accelerate the launch across multiple platforms. This shift follows reports of an AI push within Epic Games.

    What is confirmed

    • The new Epic Games Launcher is available in Preview.
    • Epic Games used artificial intelligence as a tool during the development process.
    • Epic Games claims the launcher starts 46% faster than Steam from cold start to store page.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The launcher was vibe coded because programming is hard.

    What to watch next

    • Independent performance benchmarks comparing the launcher to Steam.
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.pcgamer.com — PC Gamer
    2. arstechnica.com — Ars Technica - Serving the Technologist since 1998. News, reviews, and ...
    3. Epic Games — The new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview
    4. Tom's Hardware — Epic Games vibe codes new launcher because 'programming is hard,' claims it starts 46% faster than Steam — Preview is available now but not recommended for competitive players
    5. Ars Technica — Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
    6. Engadget — Epic Thinks You'll Love Its New Vibe Coded Game Launcher
    7. IGN — 'The Library Loads 30x Faster’ – The New, Much Speedier Epic Games Launcher Has Arrived
    8. www.polygon.com — I really want to get back into The Witcher 3 but I have save game anxiety
    9. www.theverge.com — Here’s Nintendo’s overview trailer for the Ocarina of Time remake.
    10. www.dexerto.com — Reese’s adds bizarre warning to Halloween candy after $5 million lawsuit - Dexerto
    11. www.ign.com — ‘We Vibe Coded a New Epic Games Launcher’ – Epic’s New Store ...
    12. www.gamesindustry.biz — Epic Games claims its new "vibe coded" launcher runs 46% faster than Steam from cold start to store page | GamesIndustry.biz
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