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00:02Epic Games is pausing the release of its upcoming video game collaboration with Disney
00:07and directing developers to use artificial intelligence to help complete the project.
00:11Bloomberg reports the game was originally scheduled for March, but no new release date has been announced.
00:16The decision surprised some developers, who questioned whether AI-generated work would meet expectations.
00:21Development has progressed more slowly than anticipated.
00:24Disney invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games in 2024 as part of a multi-game partnership.
00:30The delay follows financial difficulties at Epic, including declining Fortnite engagement.
00:35Earlier this year, the company announced more than 1,000 layoffs and identified over $500 million in savings.
00:42Epic Games is expanding its use of AI across its divisions and pursuing predominantly AI-driven game development,
00:48while emphasizing that its developers remain in creative control.
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