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Epic Games delays Star Wars/Marvel shooter, mandates AI development

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Epic Games is reportedly shifting its development strategy for an upcoming Star Wars and Marvel shooter to an "AI-first" model, leading to a delay in the project. Developers have been instructed to prioritize AI for code and art assets, with some expressing surprise and concern over the directive. This move aligns with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney's public enthusiasm for generative AI, though internal reactions suggest a mixed reception among staff. AI

IMPACT This shift could signal a broader trend in game development towards AI-driven asset creation and coding, potentially impacting workflows and the nature of creative roles in the industry.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a company's internal policy shift towards using AI in game development, which is a tool-related application rather than a core AI release or research.

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Epic Games delays Star Wars/Marvel shooter, mandates AI development

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COVERAGE [6]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Epic Games Pushes "Full AI Development", Delays Disney's Star Wars and Marvel Shooter Project Epic Games has delayed the release of a Star Wars and Marvel sho

    📰 Epic Games Pushes "Full AI Development", Delays Disney's Star Wars and Marvel Shooter Project Epic Games has delayed the release of a Star Wars and Marvel shooter game in development for Disney, all while pushing developers to only use AI for code and art assets. Read this arti…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Epic Reportedly Pushing Devs to Use AI, Delays Secret Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Shooter Epic Games has reportedly delayed its secret Star Wars and Marvel

    🎮 Epic Reportedly Pushing Devs to Use AI, Delays Secret Star Wars and Marvel Crossover Shooter Epic Games has reportedly delayed its secret Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter as it pushes its developers to shift to an "AI first" production model. 📰 Source: IGN Articles 🔗 Link…

    LINKS ign.com/…/epic-reportedly-pushing-devs-to…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · DreamStationcc ·

    Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-first’ Mode for Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel and Star Wars Characters https:// kotaku.com/epic-games-forces-s

    Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-first’ Mode for Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel and Star Wars Characters https:// kotaku.com/epic-games-forces-s hocked-developers-into-ai-first-mode-for-delayed-shooter-featuring-marvel-and-star-wars-characters-2000744620 # epicgame…

    LINKS kotaku.com/epic-games-forces-shocked-deve…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Epic Games reportedly delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, as the Fortnite maker embraces "AI-accelerated development" Epic Games has reportedly turned to gen

    📰 Epic Games reportedly delays Star Wars and Marvel shooter, as the Fortnite maker embraces "AI-accelerated development" Epic Games has reportedly turned to gen-AI to finish up development on a Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter, which has been internally delayed. 📰 Source: E…

    LINKS eurogamer.net/epic-games-delays-star-wars…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-First’ Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters Even artwork will be generated with AI

    🎮 Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-First’ Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters Even artwork will be generated with AI 📰 Source: Kotaku 🔗 Link: https://kotaku.com/epic-games-forces-shocked-developers-into-ai-first-mode-for-delayed-shooter…

    LINKS kotaku.com/epic-games-forces-shocked-deve…
  6. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-First’ Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c

    Epic Games Forces Shocked Developers Into ‘AI-First’ Mode For Delayed Shooter Featuring Marvel And Star Wars Characters https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://kotaku.c om/epic-games-forces-shocked-developers-into-ai-first-mode-for-delayed-shooter-featuring-marvel-and-star-wars-characters…

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