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Epic Games overhauls PC launcher for 5x speed boost

Epic Games is undertaking a complete overhaul of its PC game launcher, aiming for a significant speed increase. The new version, dubbed Launcher V2, is expected to be up to five times faster during cold starts and 6.5 times faster when resuming from the system tray. This rebuild addresses long-standing user complaints about the current launcher's performance and usability, with a private beta planned before a public release this summer. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; focuses on improving a game distribution platform.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for a game launcher, not a frontier AI release.

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Epic Games overhauls PC launcher for 5x speed boost

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

    Epic is working on a 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher that will be 5x faster

    Launcher V2 will go through a private beta before a public release.