Epic Games reportedly pivoting to "AI first" game development model

Epic Games is reportedly shifting to an "AI first" development strategy for an upcoming shooter, a collaboration with Disney. This pivot, confirmed by CEO Tim Sweeney, involves AI models writing code and guiding artwork, aiming to enable developers to build "MORE and BETTER stuff." The $1.5 billion project, initially slated for a March 2027 release, has been indefinitely delayed due to this AI-related shakeup and slower-than-expected development.

This report details Epic Games' shift to an "AI first" development model for a major project, unlike previous game development approaches.