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Jul 23, 2026

⚡ Game Dev News & Ecosystem

Epic Games Store 2.0: Faster Launcher, Social Layer, and Smarter Discovery

Epic Games is overhauling the Epic Games Store from a dev-first launcher into a player-centric, social PC hub. In this Unreal Fest 2026 session, EGS director Kyle unveils a completely rebuilt, much faster launcher and a redesigned storefront that’s personalized to each player’s history and friends. Native patch notes, player profiles, and long-awaited user reviews are on the way, alongside deeper discovery partnerships. Longer term, Epic is targeting multi-platform shopping and a ...

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