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The Straits Times. (2026, October 13). Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes ‘huge pivot’ with AI, CEO says. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/fortnite-maker-epic-games-makes-huge-pivot-with-ai-ceo-says
The Straits Times. “Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes ‘huge pivot’ with AI, CEO says.” The Straits Times, 13 Oct. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/fortnite-maker-epic-games-makes-huge-pivot-with-ai-ceo-says.
The Straits Times. “Fortnite-maker Epic Games makes ‘huge pivot’ with AI, CEO says.” The Straits Times, October 13, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/fortnite-maker-epic-games-makes-huge-pivot-with-ai-ceo-says.
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Fortnite-maker Epic Games announced a major shift towards integrating AI to enhance video game development, according to CEO Tim Sweeney's statement on October 12. This move aims to boost productivity and creativity rather than simply cutting costs. The company is restructuring its teams to maximize the use of AI, with plans to share these benefits through its Unreal Engine software used by third-party developers. This pivot comes about six months after Epic laid off more than 1,000 employees, attributing the decision to broader issues like slower growth rather than AI adoption. Sweeney emphasized that increasing reliance on AI will help Epic and other game developers survive and thrive in the coming AI revolution, enabling them to produce better code and content faster.