Epic launches new PC games launcher, supports Linux

Epic Games released a preview of its rebuilt PC games launcher, claiming it is faster and now supports Linux. The company said the launcher was "vibe coded," and CEO Tim Sweeney announced a major pivot to reposition developers for maximum AI acceleration.

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