Epic Games is undertaking a complete ground-up rebuild of its launcher, targeting a 5x performance improvement. The new version will enter private beta before launching publicly.
Epic's launcher has faced criticism for sluggish performance compared to competitors. The company's decision to rebuild rather than iterate suggests significant architectural changes aimed at addressing core efficiency issues.
Launcher V2 will undergo private beta testing before becoming available to the general public. This phased approach allows Epic to stress-test the new infrastructure and gather user feedback before full rollout.
The performance boost targets load times, responsiveness, and overall system resource usage. Faster launcher performance could improve the user experience for Epic's gaming platform, which competes with Steam and other digital storefronts.
No specific timeline for public availability has been announced. Epic will likely use the beta period to refine the rebuild and ensure stability across different hardware configurations.
Take-Two Interactive won't disclose Grand Theft Auto VI pre-order numbers, citing concerns about misleading shareholders. CEO Strauss Zelnick explained the decision during recent earnings communications.
Take-Two Interactive reported record preorder demand for Grand Theft Auto VI, driving stock gains after the company beat quarterly bookings estimates. The game launches in November.
Rockstar Games will air an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27th at 9PM ET via YouTube, with Netflix subscribers getting early access at 3PM ET.
Daniel Mullins is releasing Pony Island 2: Panda Circus, a follow-up to his 2016 indie hit that aims to preserve the original's unconventional appeal while expanding the concept.