Epic Games has reportedly delayed its unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter as the company shifts toward an AI-first development model for its upcoming Disney collaboration.

According to a new Bloomberg report by journalist Jason Schreier, Epic Games has delayed its upcoming shooter featuring characters from Disney’s Marvel and Star Wars franchises.

The project was reportedly targeting a March release, but developers have since received a revised internal launch date that has not been publicly disclosed.

Epic Games Pushes AI-First Game Development

The report claims that Epic has instructed developers to adopt an AI-first production model, using generative AI tools such as Anthropic’s Claude.

One director reportedly told employees, “No more hand-written code,” while artwork would also be produced through AI-driven workflows.

Some developers reportedly expressed concerns about the approach, particularly whether AI-generated code could reliably identify and correct its own mistakes.

Development has also progressed more slowly than expected, with Epic reportedly underestimating the staffing and time required to complete the project.

Disney’s $1.5 Billion Epic Games Partnership

In 2024, Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games as part of a major collaboration involving multiple gaming projects.

The unannounced Marvel and Star Wars shooter is reportedly intended to be the first release from that partnership.

Epic has described its approach as AI-accelerated development, while maintaining that its developers will remain responsible for creative decisions.

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