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Epic throws shade at Steam, admits to vibe-coding the new Epic Games Launcher with AI "to be faster than the other guy"
Epic Games isn't lifting its foot off the gen-AI pedal. The company behind Fortnite and Unreal Engine has now vibe-coded a new Epic Games Launcher in an attempt to outrun Steam, by far the most popular digital games marketplace on PC.
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Epic Games has released a new version of its Epic Games Launcher that was built using generative AI, a move the company says is aimed at outpacing Steam, the leading PC digital marketplace. The launcher provides access to the Epic Games Store, players’ game libraries, and various social features. The updated app was created through a process the company calls “vibe‑coding,” which relies on AI to accelerate development. This launch marks another step in Epic’s push to leverage AI for faster, more efficient software.
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