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13 October 2026

Epic Games reportedly delays Disney shooter to shift developers onto AI tools

First reported

Ars Technica and Engadget ran this on , a day before the next source picked it up.

  • Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, reportedly ordered developers on a Disney-funded shooter to adopt an AI-first production plan.
  • Internal messages cited by Bloomberg say the project will use no hand-written code and generate its art through full AI workflows.
  • The Disney shooter, due March 2027 under a $1.5 billion deal, has reportedly been delayed indefinitely after understaffing slowed development.

Reported by Tom's Hardware, Ars Technica, Engadget