Report: Epic Games goes all-in on AI for Disney collaboration

Key points

• The $1.5 billion collaboration between Epic and Disney, announced in early 2024, was slated to release a Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter in March 2027.1
• Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg.2
• The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game.2
• In a statement given to Bloomberg, Epic Games spokesperson Jake Jones said the company is "embracing AI-accelerated develop ...2

Sources (2)

• [1]Report: Epic Games goes all-in on AI for Disney collaboration
  Ars Technica: AI · Oct 12, 08:59 PM

  Epic Games is shifting to an "AI first" development strategy for its collaboration with the Walt Disney Company, letting AI models write all the code and guide all the artwork for an upcoming shooter.

  The $1.5 billion collaboration between Epic and Disney, announced in early 2024, was slated to release a Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter in March 2027.

• [2]Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game
  The Verge: AI · Oct 13, 03:12 PM

  Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from Bloomberg.

  The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game.

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