Epic shifts to ‘AI-accelerated development’ for upcoming Disney game

<figure> <img alt="An illustration of the Epic Games logo." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23932925/acastro_STK108__03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Epic Games plans to use AI to generate code and art for an unannounced Disney game, which is now delayed from its original March release window, according to a report from <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-12/epic-games-delays-disney-project-asks-developers-to-use-more-ai"><em>Bloomberg</em></a>. The project's developers have been given an "AI-first" mandate directing them to use tools like Anthropic's Claude more to finish the game. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">According to <em>Bloomberg</em>, one of the game's directors said in a message to staff, "No more hand-written code." Staff were also told that all of the game's art will be "generated with full AI workflows." In a statement given to <em>Bloomberg</em>, Epic Games spokesperson Jake Jones said the company is "embracing AI-accelerated develop …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/games/1010097/epic-games-disney-project-ai-coding-art">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>