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Epic Games Embraces AI: Humans Banned From Writing Code for New Game
Despite ongoing protests against the use of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry, major companies are integrating the technology more actively into their production processes. According to Bloomberg, Epic Games has decided to prioritize vibe coding in the development of a new, yet-to-be-unveiled shooter it is creating with Disney.
According to the report, the project’s software code will be written by artificial intelligence. Generative artificial intelligence models will also be used to create the game’s graphics. However, programmers and designers will not be removed from the process entirely: their main responsibility will be to guide the AI’s work, review the results, and make the necessary corrections.
Bloomberg’s sources say employees working on the project were explicitly told that human-written code was no longer accepted. In other words, Epic Games is trying to move away from traditional programming as much as possible on this project.
Company CEO Tim Sweeney also confirmed on the X social network that major changes are underway. According to him, Epic Games is reorganizing employees and redirecting resources to accelerate AI adoption. Sweeney emphasized that the goal is not to do the same amount of work with fewer employees. The company wants AI to enable teams to produce more and higher-quality work, particularly by expanding the capabilities of professionals working with Unreal Engine.
Epic Games and Disney announced a $1.5 billion partnership in early 2024. The partnership included plans to develop a new shooter set in the Marvel and Star Wars universes. Although the project was initially expected to be released in March 2027, its release date was later postponed indefinitely.
The company’s decision to shift toward AI is also drawing attention against the backdrop of job cuts. This spring, Epic Games laid off approximately 1,000 employees—16% of its total workforce. As a result, management’s statements about adopting AI have received a mixed response.