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Bloomberg reports Epic Games imposed an 'AI-first' mandate on its unannounced Disney game team, telling staff 'no more hand-written code' and that all art will be generated with full AI workflows, pushing the game past its original March window.

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Epic Games Imposes 'AI-Accelerated Development' on Disney Game, Delays Release

What happened

FAQ

What did Epic Games announce about its Disney game?

According to Bloomberg, Epic imposed an internal 'AI-first' mandate on the unannounced Disney game team, directing staff to use tools like Anthropic's Claude to generate code and to produce all game art through full AI workflows.

Has Epic's Disney game been delayed?

Yes, per Bloomberg the game has slipped from its original March release window, and no new date has been officially announced.

What does this mean for game studios in the Middle East?

It signals a possible shift toward AI-generated code and art in production pipelines, which could cut costs but raises questions about quality, IP ownership, and the skillsets teams will need.

Has Epic Games officially confirmed the AI usage details?

Epic said through its spokesperson that it is 'embracing AI-accelerated development,' but the detailed claims come from Bloomberg's sources and internal messages, not a detailed official announcement.

Source: The Verge AI

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