Tools · Updated 15 Oct, 12:38 pm IST
Epic launches AI‑built 'vibe coded' Games Launcher in preview
Why it matters for readers: It’s a real case of AI being used to create a consumer app, showing both benefits like speed and risks like buggy previews.
- Epic released a new Epic Games Launcher preview that the company says was “vibe coded” using AI and is faster than the current launcher.12
- The preview is available on Windows, macOS and now supports Linux, which Epic credits in part to using AI during development.12
- Users reported major bugs and pushed back against the preview after the launch.2
- CEO Tim Sweeney described a broader company pivot to retool teams for “maximum AI acceleration,” and Epic said AI helped with testing and replicating core launcher functionality.1
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