By: Gameotics Editorial Team · Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST)
Quick answer: Epic Games has delayed its Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter indefinitely, Bloomberg reports. The game comes from Epic’s $1.5 billion partnership with Disney and was due in March 2027. The report also describes an ‘AI first’ pivot inside Epic, and CEO Tim Sweeney wrote on X that a ‘huge pivot’ is underway.
Bloomberg reports that Epic Games has delayed its Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter indefinitely. The game comes out of Epic’s $1.5 billion partnership with Disney and was due in March 2027. Ars Technica and Polygon have since covered the report.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Game: Epic’s Marvel- and Star Wars-themed shooter
- Partnership: Epic and Disney, $1.5 billion
- Original target: March 2027
- Status: delayed indefinitely, per Bloomberg
- New date: none reported yet
What Does the Report Say?
- AI-first workflows: according to the report, internal messages say “no more hand-written code” and call for art to be “generated with full AI workflows,” with developers guiding what AI models produce.
- Why the delay: Bloomberg’s sources say development was slower than expected and that Epic underestimated how many staff the game needed.
What Has Tim Sweeney Said?
On X, the Epic CEO wrote that the company has a “huge pivot underway… to retool for maximum AI acceleration” and that the aim “isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epic’s Marvel and Star Wars game delayed?
Yes. Bloomberg reports it has been delayed indefinitely. It was due in March 2027. No new date has been reported.
Why was the game delayed?
Bloomberg’s sources say development was slower than expected and Epic underestimated how many staff the game needed.
What did Tim Sweeney say about AI?
He wrote on X that Epic has a “huge pivot underway… to retool for maximum AI acceleration” and that the aim “isn’t to do the same stuff with fewer people.”
How big is Epic’s partnership with Disney?
The shooter comes from Epic’s $1.5 billion partnership with Disney, according to the report.
Sources
- Ars Technica: arstechnica.com
- Polygon (citing Bloomberg): polygon.com
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Gameotics Editorial Team covers cricket, esports and gaming for Indian fans.
Last updated: 15 Oct 2026 (IST).
