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Epic Games Shifts to 'AI First' Development Model
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What changed?
Epic Games is reportedly adopting an 'AI first' development strategy for its collaboration with Walt Disney Company. According to a Bloomberg report, AI models will write code and guide artwork for an upcoming shooter. Human developers will manage and guide code and art assets generated by models such as Anthropic's Claude. This shift has led to a delay in the project's release, which was initially slated for March 2027.
Why it matters
This development marks a significant pivot in Epic Games' internal development strategy, potentially changing the way games are created and released in the industry.
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