# Epic Delays Star Wars Marvel Shooter Using AI

> Epic pushes AI-first development for Star Wars Marvel shooter, delaying release.
- Title: Epic Delays Star Wars Marvel Shooter Using AI · IGN | Shortify
- Summary: Epic pushes AI-first development for Star Wars Marvel shooter, delaying release. Epic Games delays its secret Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter to adopt…
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- Source: IGN — https://ign.com/articles/epic-reportedly-pushing-devs-to-use-ai-delays-secret-star-wars-and-marvel-crossover-shooter
- Author: Michael Cripe
- Published: 2026-10-12T19:14:03.679+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: epic games, star wars, marvel, ai development, fortnite, disney, crossover shooter, gaming, entertainment
## Epic delays Star Wars Marvel shooter
Epic Games reportedly delays its secret Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter to adopt AI-first development methods.

> No more hand-written code
## AI-first development model
Epic developers are encouraged to use AI tools like Anthropic's Claude with human oversight for all project work.
## Project timeline shift
The shooter was originally slated for March release but now faces an unknown launch date due to AI development adjustments.
## Developer reaction
Many Epic developers expressed being 'stunned' by the AI-first approach to game development.
## Tim Sweeney's statement
Studio CEO Tim Sweeney said Epic is 'moving developers around to retool for maximum AI acceleration'.

> Our more modest aim is to survive the AI revolution
## Disney stake
Disney owns a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, but has refuted acquisition claims for the shooter project.
## Key takeaway

Epic Games delays its secret Star Wars and Marvel crossover shooter to adopt AI-first development methods.