Tim Sweeney pitches Epic’s “very different” everythingverse as Unreal Engine 6 adds generative AI
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney outlined his vision for the industry's future during what he called a “time of both crisis and opportunity,” despite the company having fired over 1,000 staff a few months ago. Epic also unveiled Unreal Engine 6 with generative AI model support aimed at reducing the tedious work of game development.
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, set out his vision for the games industry amid what he described as a “time of both crisis and opportunity.” Coming after the company let go of over 1,000 staff a few months ago, Epic revealed Unreal Engine 6, which includes generative AI model support intended to “reduce the tedious work” involved in making games. Sweeney said Epic plans to work with developers to build a massive, integrated “everythingverse” to rival the threat of Roblox — a new ecosystem he insisted will be “very different” from Roblox’s approach.
