Epic reportedly delays Disney shooter amid push to use AI in development
Epic developers are reportedly being directed to use AI for code and artwork on an unannounced Disney shooter whose release has slipped.
AnthropicEpic Games has reportedly postponed an unannounced Disney shooter while directing its developers to make greater use of artificial intelligence. The project is said to feature Marvel and Star Wars characters and previously had an internal release target of March 2027..
Developers have reportedly been instructed to use tools including Anthropic's Claude, with AI taking a larger role in programming and artwork. Epic communications director Jake Jones confirmed that the company is adopting AI-assisted development while keeping its developers responsible for creative direction. That statement does not establish the full scope of the reported internal instructions..
Disney announced its broader Epic partnership in February 2024, alongside a planned $1.5 billion investment for an ownership stake. The companies described a multiyear effort to build a Disney entertainment environment connected with Fortnite and powered by Unreal Engine..
The shooter reportedly has no replacement release date. Its specific production requirements and revised schedule remain unconfirmed publicly, even as Epic acknowledges its broader move toward AI-assisted development..
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