Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced shooter that would feature characters from Marvel and Star Wars. The company had targeted March 2027 for the project, though no new release window has emerged.
Bloomberg reported the delay and Epic’s reported push for AI-assisted development, as first reported by Polygon. The title has not received a public announcement from Epic.
The reported delay affects a major licensed project
A crossover between Marvel and Star Wars would bring together two of the entertainment industry’s largest franchises. Epic already operates Fortnite, which has hosted collaborations with both brands, but the reported game would take the form of a shooter rather than a Fortnite event or cosmetic partnership.
The postponed production also points to the challenge of building a new game around licensed characters. A March 2027 target left time for development, yet an internal delay at this stage can affect planning for teams, partners and the eventual marketing schedule. Without a replacement date, it is unclear how far the project has moved from its earlier plan.
AI use could shape how Epic builds the game
Developers working on the shooter are reportedly being encouraged to use generative-AI tools as part of an AI-accelerated development approach. Anthropic’s Claude is among the tools identified in the reporting. Epic develops Unreal Engine alongside Fortnite, giving its production choices added relevance for game studios that follow its technology and working practices.
The use of generative AI in game production has become a contentious issue for developers, artists and players, particularly when companies apply it to creative work. A high-profile licensed release could offer a visible test of how Epic integrates these tools into a large commercial project and how it describes that use to audiences.
Epic has not publicly confirmed the reported postponement or disclosed a revised schedule. The company has also not detailed how extensively teams would use generative AI, and the reporting does not identify which Marvel or Star Wars characters would appear in the shooter.
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