Tim Sweeney responds to AI critic
The gist
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney told staff the company has a "huge pivot underway" toward AI-accelerated development.
The push follows 1,000+ layoffs and a delayed Disney shooter.
How it unfolded
- 2024Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games for collaborations that include the now-delayed project.
- March 2026Epic laid off more than 1,000 employees, citing declining console sales, legal disputes with Apple and Google, and difficulty delivering "consistent Fortnite magic with every season."
- Oct 12, 2026Bloomberg reported Epic delayed its Disney project featuring Star Wars and Marvel characters and asked developers to use more AI.