Epic says its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher is faster than Steam
Summary
Epic Games has released a new version of its Epic Games Launcher, rebuilt using artificial intelligence (AI) to be faster and more responsive than before. The new launcher starts up quicker than Steam and will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, though it currently has fewer features than the old version.Key Facts
- Epic Games took almost eight years since launching its store to redesign the Epic Games Launcher using AI, calling the process "vibe coding."
- The new launcher was rebuilt from scratch with a different technology base, aiming to match features without reusing old code.
- AI helped a small team work faster to develop the launcher across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, and soon Linux.
- Testing shows the new launcher opens to the store page faster than Steam, though some differences are very small.
- The current preview version is expected to have bugs and fewer features, such as missing social and account management functions.
- New features include a Recent Games list and a downloads hub for tracking progress.
- Epic plans to reach feature parity between the new and old launcher versions in the future.
- This update coincides with Epic shifting toward AI-first development for upcoming projects, including Star Wars and Marvel games.
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