CD Projekt CEO reveals why the company decided to use Unreal Engine for The Witcher 4
The decision was made in 2022, years before Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch, the CEO says
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Google Play is finally hosting a rival app store, thanks to its antitrust loss
Could Epic, Xbox, and Steam stores be on the horizon?
Apple's fight with Epic over App Store fees reaches the Supreme Court
The justices will decide whether Apple's 27% external-payment fee amounted to compliance or contempt
Unreal Engine 6 is coming in 2028, aims to streamline live-service game development
Rocket League just became Unreal Engine 6's first test case
Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan, but not one developer has signed on
Currently, only Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe are available for download
A four-day Steam freebie turned into $250,000 for an indie game
The takeaway: A recent free-game promotion on Steam is drawing attention to how giving away a title can still generate substantial revenue when there is a clear path to selling additional content. A four-day free giveaway of Graveyard Keeper, a title published by tinyBuild, generated roughly $250,000 in revenue, according to CEO Alex Nichiporchik. Most of that money came afterward, as new players who claimed the free copy went on to purchase downloadable content for the game.
After Fortnite stumbles and layoffs, Epic bets on a Disney extraction shooter
Internal plans center on a standalone game similar to Arc Raiders as the studio tries to restore growth
Disney's gaming push could one day include buying Epic Games
Some executives are waiting for the right moment, but others think it's a bad idea
Epic cuts 1,000+ jobs amid financial struggles, seeks half-billion-dollar cost savings
Epic was spending more than it brought in
Fortnite "Save the World" mode will return as a free-to-play game in 2026
Epic is resurrecting Fortnite's original vision
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
Could the Trump administration rerun the TikTok playbook on Fortnite?
Tencent may be forced to give up investments in US game companies like Riot and Epic Games
Unreal Tournament 2004 is back – and it's free, with Epic's official blessing
One of PC gaming's greatest shooters has been given a free second life. Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available at no cost with Epic Games' blessing. The community-led revival preserves everything that made UT2004 a multiplayer legend: lightning-fast gunplay, large vehicle-filled maps, and deep mod support, while adding support for modern operating systems.
Disney is considering movie premieres inside Fortnite
The entertainment giant's $1.5 billion stake in Epic could lead to a bold test of interactive cinema
The Epic Games Store launcher is getting a full rebuild in May or June
"We're ripping the guts out of the Epic Games launcher, entirely," Epic says
Epic Games Store keeps growing, but third-party game revenue tells another story
Epic gave away games and users came – their wallets didn't
Apple's App Store "freedom" in Japan comes with strings attached, obviously
Apple allows third-party payments in Japan – for a fee
Epic Games Store's holiday free games keep on coming – could Red Dead Redemption 2 be included?
Epic might celebrate Commander Keen's 35th anniversary on Christmas Day
Hogwarts Legacy is free to claim on the Epic Games Store until December 18
Epic Games Store is giving away Hogwarts Legacy for a limited time, letting players claim the open-world RPG at no cost until December 18. Once added to your library, the game is yours to keep permanently, offering PC players a chance to explore Hogwarts without spending a dime.
Fans are bringing Unreal Tournament 2004 back to life with Epic's blessing
UT2004 revamp will support modern Windows, Macs, Raspberry Pi, and other Linux hardware
Epic's Tim Sweeney says AI labels on Steam are meaningless as generative tools become universal
Sweeney pushes back on AI disclosure rules
Google and Epic Games reach settlement in long-running Play Store antitrust case
Tim Sweeney called it "an awesome proposal"
What just happened? The long-running legal dispute between Epic Games and Google appears to be over after both companies agreed to a settlement. The agreement terms will see a number of long-lasting changes introduced to the Google Play Store globally, including giving consumers access to third-party stores and alternative payment systems, as well as lower fees for developers.
Fans are remastering the original Unreal because Epic won't
Modders revive 1998's Unreal with a fan-made remaster