{"id":21565,"date":"2026-10-15T12:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21565"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:13:56","slug":"epic-games-vibe-codes-new-launcher-because-programming-is-hard-claims-it-starts-46-faster-than-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21565","title":{"rendered":"Epic Games vibe codes new launcher because ‘programming is hard,’ claims it starts 46% faster than Steam"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI-rewritten:<\/strong> This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story.<\/p>\n

Tom’s Hardware • Jake Roach • October 14, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n\n

Epic Games has released a new launcher redesigned with artificial intelligence, which the company describes as "vibe coded." In this approach, developers use AI to generate code rather than writing it manually. The company claims this method makes the new launcher 46% faster to start up compared to Steam. While the headline focuses on startup speed, Epic also states the library is 30x faster, though no specific details were provided for that metric.<\/p>\n

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The new launcher is currently in a preview phase, meaning it is an open beta where users can download and test it. It includes features like dedicated game pages and collections to organize libraries, which are common on Steam but previously missing from Epic’s tools. However, the app still has rough edges; for example, the social menu cannot be closed or resized, and certain account management options are absent.<\/p>\n

Epic Games suggests that developers working on Unreal projects and competitive players in Fortnite and Rocket League continue using the older launcher. The company attributes its performance testing to Keywords Studios, which analyzed five tests across 13 Windows platforms. Despite these improvements, Epic has not yet provided detailed performance comparisons between the new and old launchers beyond general claims of being "way faster."<\/p>\n

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Source:<\/strong> Tom’s Hardware • Jake Roach • October 14, 2026<\/p>\n

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AI-rewritten: This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story. Tom’s Hardware • Jake Roach • October 14, 2026 Epic Games has released a new launcher redesigned with<\/p>\n

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