Fortnite-maker Epic Games confirms 'huge pivot' towards using AI
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has announced a major strategic pivot toward integrating artificial intelligence into the company's game development workflows. The move aims to accelerate production and improve code quality, though it has faced criticism regarding potential impacts on the workforce.
Why it matters
As a major industry player, Epic's shift signals a broader trend of large game studios adopting generative AI to reduce development costs and timelines, potentially reshaping the future of creative labor in gaming.
Image source, Epic Games Image caption, The move comes six months after Epic Games confirmed it was laying off more than 1,000 employees
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is making a "huge pivot" towards using artificial intelligence (AI) in its development of video games, according to boss Tim Sweeney.
The US firm's CEO made the announcement on social media , external , saying developers are being moved to "retool for maximum AI acceleration".
It comes after Epic delayed the release of a collaboration with Disney featuring characters from Star Wars and Marvel, according to a report from Bloomberg , external .
BBC Newsbeat has approached Epic Games on its use of increased AI and the reported delay to its Disney project.
Details on the Disney project are yet to be announced, but Bloomberg reported developers were asked to use AI tools to finish the game.
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