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Epic Games Launcher Overhaul
Epic Games has unveiled a new 'vibe coded' launcher with improved speed and Linux support, amidst criticism over the company's recent layoffs and tone-deaf announcement.
- Epic Games Unveils New 'Vibe Coded' Launcher with Speed Claims and Linux Support
Epic Games launched a preview of its new 'vibe coded' launcher, claiming 1.8x faster startup times than Steam and adding Linux support. The update includes features like game pages, connected libraries, and social tools, though some existing features are missing. Critics noted the announcement's tone-deaf approach amid recent layoffs.