Epic Games is developing a completely rebuilt version of its game launcher, promising dramatic performance improvements. The company says the new version will be five times faster than the current client.
The overhaul, dubbed Launcher V2, represents a significant investment in the user experience for Epic's growing digital storefront. This move comes as competition in the PC gaming marketplace intensifies.
Epic confirmed the rebuild is a "ground-up" effort, though specific technical details remain scarce. The company plans to release Launcher V2 through a private beta before making it available to the public.
The private beta will allow Epic to gather feedback and address potential issues before a wider rollout. A timeline for the public release has not been announced.
Some users may question whether performance gains will materialize as promised, given past optimization challenges in game launchers.