Epic vibe-codes a faster games launcher, bugs included

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Epic vibe-codes a faster games launcher, bugs included

Epic Games released a preview of its rebuilt launcher on 14 October, claiming it loads its store 46% faster than Steam from a cold start. Epic says it 'vibe coded' the app, meaning it was built with AI help, so a small team could rewrite it. Ars Technica's own tests found it a few seconds quicker than Steam on Windows. Epic warns the preview has some bugs and is light on features for now, with a Linux version promised later.

Why it matters: If you're considering rebuilding an old app or website with AI, note Epic's approach: copy the features rather than the old code, and plan for a buggy first release.

Source: Ars Technica · Also reported by GamesIndustry.biz

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