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'This Launcher Is So F*cking Vibeslopped Its Funny'
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Epic Games has released a preview of a revamped Epic Games Store launcher that is faster, more responsive, and built from the ground up with a new tech stack, aiming to compete more directly with Steam.
- The company is incorporating AI technology into the launcher, branding the update as "vibe coded," and touting superior speed and responsiveness compared to Valve’s Steam platform.
- Despite the technological improvements, the rollout has been met with online criticism and ridicule over the "vibe-coded" marketing language and some technical issues experienced by users.
- Epic also announced plans to bring Fortnite to Linux using Proton, Valve’s compatibility layer, which has drawn ironic comments given their public rivalry with Valve.
- The overall strategy reflects Epic's push to modernize its store and attract more users, though public reception remains mixed with some skepticism about leaving Steam.
