# Epic Games shifts to AI‑first development for Disney shooter

> Epic says it will use AI models for all code and art on its Disney partnership, delaying the Marvel/Star Wars game.

Oossa · 2026-10-12 · https://oossa.com/en/epic-games-shifts-to-ai-first-development-for-disney-shooter

Epic Games announced it is moving to an “AI‑first” approach for its $1.5 billion Disney collaboration. The company says AI models such as Anthropic’s Claude will write the code and generate the artwork, while human staff supervise the output. The shift has pushed the planned Marvel‑ and Star Wars‑themed shooter, originally set for March 2027, into an indefinite delay. Epic’s Tim Sweeney said the move is meant to let developers build more and better stuff with AI.

## The facts

- Epic’s AI‑first pivot reported on 2026‑10‑12 ("Mon Oct 12 2026")
- $1.5 billion Disney collaboration, shooter slated for March 2027 now delayed

## Why it matters

If the AI workflow works, Epic could cut development time and cost on future games, affecting studios that rely on Unreal Engine.

## Sources & references

1. [Report: Epic Games goes all-in on AI for Disney collaboration](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/report-epic-games-goes-all-in-on-ai-for-disney-collaboration/) – Ars Technica, 2026-10-12

Last updated: 2026-10-12