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Epic unveils ‘vibe-coded’ games launcher preview with Linux support

The Verge reports Epic used AI for testing and recreating the existing launcher’s core functions under developer supervision.

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The Verge reports that Epic announced a preview of its redesigned launcher for Windows, Mac and Linux beginning October 14, 2026. Epic calls it ‘vibe coded’ and says it is faster and more responsive than the current version. Epic executive Martin Keely says AI agents wrote and reviewed code, but the team supervised the work. The old launcher remains available; Epic plans to bring Fortnite to Linux after rebuilding anti-cheat, without a release date.

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The VergeEpic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’2h
Epic Games StoreThe new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview
IGN‘The Library Loads 30x Faster’ – The New Epic Games Launcher Has Arrived and Its Creators Say Its Speedier Than Steam2h
PC GamerEpic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam2h
VideoCardz.comEpic Games Launcher preview released: official Linux support and 1.8x faster than Steam - VideoCardz.com2h
HYPEX@HYPEXNEW EPIC GAMES LAUNCHER REVEAL (Preview expected very soon) SPEED (vs Steam): • Startup → 5.47s vs 10.07s (1.8x faster) • Library Load → 0.36s vs 0.42s (1.2x faster) • Opens the Store 3x faster • Switches tabs almost instantly LAYOUT & SOCIAL: • One simple frame for Store, Library & Develop • Your recent games are one click away from anywhere • Start parties & chat with friends right in the launcher • Customize your top bar with your favorite games & apps, or pick a ready-made layout LIBRARY (30x FASTER): • New Details view: your games on the left, the selected game's page on the right • Improved Grid view: tiles show game art & status, and open the game's page over the grid • Search as you type • Group games into visual collections • Hide games you don't play, and bring them back anytime • Sort & filter by platform, genre & more GAME PAGES & DOWNLOADS: • Every game gets its own page with status, play controls & add-ons • Activity feed shows playtime, updates & installs since you last played • Live download, read & write speeds while a game installs • Active, queued, scheduled & failed downloads all in one place, with progress for each • Update status shows on game pages & in your downloads PLATFORMS: • Windows 10/11, macOS 12+ & Linux (runs natively) • Mac is Apple Silicon only, no Intel Macs • Linux: Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora 43+ & Debian 12+ • Many games are Windows-only, so they may need a compatibility layer on Linux • Same hardware as the old launcher (4GB RAM) • Storage → 700MB Windows, 200MB Mac & 2GB Linux • Offline mode for eligible installed games MORE INFO: • The Preview is open to everyone, a stable release comes later • Installing it automatically uninstalls the old launcher • Your purchases, installed games, cloud saves & progress carry over • Epic recommends sticking with the old launcher for Fortnite & Rocket League for now, full Fortnite support is still being finalized • Some social features & account management options aren't in it yet2h
Epic Games Store@EpicGamesWe vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy. Don't believe us? Test it out for yourself in Preview: https://launcher.epicgames.com2h
kaizo 👾@kaizoslopdoing this right after the bloomberg article about epic's AI usage .. i have never seen a more out of touch company man 😭2h
FireMonkey@FireMonkeyFortnite is coming to Linux on the Launcher To bring Fortnite to Linux, we are rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and working with distro maintainers on security requirements. Once it’s working with a critical mass of distro maintainers, we’ll bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher.2h
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    11 Sources

    The VergeEpic’s new games launcher is ‘vibe coded’2h
    Epic Games StoreThe new Epic Games Launcher is finally here in Preview
    IGN‘The Library Loads 30x Faster’ – The New Epic Games Launcher Has Arrived and Its Creators Say Its Speedier Than Steam2h
    PC GamerEpic says its new 'vibe coded' Epic Games Store launcher is faster than Steam2h
    VideoCardz.comEpic Games Launcher preview released: official Linux support and 1.8x faster than Steam - VideoCardz.com2h
    HYPEX@HYPEXNEW EPIC GAMES LAUNCHER REVEAL (Preview expected very soon) SPEED (vs Steam): • Startup → 5.47s vs 10.07s (1.8x faster) • Library Load → 0.36s vs 0.42s (1.2x faster) • Opens the Store 3x faster • Switches tabs almost instantly LAYOUT & SOCIAL: • One simple frame for Store, Library & Develop • Your recent games are one click away from anywhere • Start parties & chat with friends right in the launcher • Customize your top bar with your favorite games & apps, or pick a ready-made layout LIBRARY (30x FASTER): • New Details view: your games on the left, the selected game's page on the right • Improved Grid view: tiles show game art & status, and open the game's page over the grid • Search as you type • Group games into visual collections • Hide games you don't play, and bring them back anytime • Sort & filter by platform, genre & more GAME PAGES & DOWNLOADS: • Every game gets its own page with status, play controls & add-ons • Activity feed shows playtime, updates & installs since you last played • Live download, read & write speeds while a game installs • Active, queued, scheduled & failed downloads all in one place, with progress for each • Update status shows on game pages & in your downloads PLATFORMS: • Windows 10/11, macOS 12+ & Linux (runs natively) • Mac is Apple Silicon only, no Intel Macs • Linux: Ubuntu 22.04+, Fedora 43+ & Debian 12+ • Many games are Windows-only, so they may need a compatibility layer on Linux • Same hardware as the old launcher (4GB RAM) • Storage → 700MB Windows, 200MB Mac & 2GB Linux • Offline mode for eligible installed games MORE INFO: • The Preview is open to everyone, a stable release comes later • Installing it automatically uninstalls the old launcher • Your purchases, installed games, cloud saves & progress carry over • Epic recommends sticking with the old launcher for Fortnite & Rocket League for now, full Fortnite support is still being finalized • Some social features & account management options aren't in it yet2h
    Epic Games Store@EpicGamesWe vibe coded the Epic Games Launcher to be faster than the other guy. Don't believe us? Test it out for yourself in Preview: https://launcher.epicgames.com2h
    kaizo 👾@kaizoslopdoing this right after the bloomberg article about epic's AI usage .. i have never seen a more out of touch company man 😭2h
    FireMonkey@FireMonkeyFortnite is coming to Linux on the Launcher To bring Fortnite to Linux, we are rebuilding Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) and working with distro maintainers on security requirements. Once it’s working with a critical mass of distro maintainers, we’ll bring Fortnite to Linux via the Epic Games Launcher.2h
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