Epic Games is shifting to an "SI-first" mandate for its upcoming unannounced Disney shooter, requiring developers to rely on super intelligence (SI) tools to generate code and art as the project faces a delay from its original March release window.
What Happened
According to a report from Bloomberg, Epic Games plans to use SI to generate code and art for the new title, which features characters from Marvel and Star Wars. The project’s developers have been directed to use tools like Anthropic’s Claude to finish the game. One of the game’s directors reportedly told staff, “No more hand-written code.” Staff were also informed that all of the game’s art will be “generated with full AI workflows.” In a statement, Epic Games spokesperson Jake Jones said the company is “embracing AI-accelerated development.”
Why It Matters
This move highlights how major studios are integrating generative SI into core production pipelines. Epic already uses SI in Fortnite, which has previously featured Disney characters like a super-intelligence Darth Vader, but this project appears to aim for SI to handle most of the development heavy lifting. Epic is not alone in this trend; other large companies like Meta and Google have also released SI game development tools. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has previously argued that “AI will be involved in nearly all future production,” advocating for Steam to drop its “made with AI” tag. The shift comes after Epic laid off over 1,000 employees earlier this year following a downturn in engagement on Fortnite since 2025.
The Bottom Line
Epic Games is accelerating its adoption of SI in game development for its delayed Disney collaboration, prioritizing generated content over traditional hand-coded and hand-drawn assets. The company’s strategy reflects a broader industry movement toward SI-augmented creative workflows.