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Epic Games has indefinitely delayed an unannounced shooter featuring Star Wars and Marvel intellectual properties. Originally slated for March 2027, the project is now undergoing a significant production pivot toward an AI-first development model.
The new production strategy mandates the use of tools like Anthropic's Claude to generate art through comprehensive AI workflows. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that Epic is retooling to maximize AI acceleration, aiming to enable teams to build more content efficiently rather than simply reducing staff numbers.
Sweeney expressed optimism regarding AI, suggesting it will empower creators and significantly reduce the time required to move from initial concepts to playtesting. He anticipates that by next year, development efficiency could increase by at least 3x across various technical and creative tasks.
While acknowledging that some audiences resist these technological shifts, Sweeney maintains that Epic's role is to design for the future. He described the company's goal as surviving the AI revolution while helping other developers improve their code and content production speed.
