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Epic Games has reportedly encountered development delays for an unannounced crossover shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters. According to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources, the project, which was initially expected to launch in March 2027, has faced setbacks.
To address these production challenges, the company is shifting toward an AI-first development pipeline. Internal communications suggest a move toward utilizing tools like Anthropic's Claude, with one director instructing staff to prioritize generated art workflows and minimize hand-written code.
Epic's communications director, Jake Jones, confirmed the company is embracing AI-accelerated development. Jones emphasized that Epic developers remain the creative drivers and visionaries behind these processes, despite reports of employee surprise regarding the new mandates.
This strategic pivot follows a $1.5b investment from The Walt Disney Company into Epic Games to build a shared entertainment universe. The transition to AI-heavy production occurs less than a year after Epic laid off over 1,000 employees to address financial sustainability concerns.
