Epic Games' new "vibe-coded" launcher promises 30x faster loading and native Linux support

What happened

Epic's redesigned launcher is now available in Preview. The Preview introduces faster cold starts, smoother navigation between the store and game library, and reduced background resource usage.

The company openly describes the new client as "vibe coded," claiming it loads game libraries 30x faster and starts up 46% faster than Steam. The overhaul also brings a cleaner interface, improved game management, and native Linux support for the first time.

A lightweight, redesigned version of the Epic Games Launcher featuring faster startup, improved library management, unified game collections, and enhanced download controls. Epic Games Launcher Preview is a redesigned version of Epic's desktop gaming client , built to deliver faster performance, a more responsive interface, and improved game library management. Epic Games is a video game company based in North Carolina.

Its refreshed interface contains dedicated game pages, customizable collections, improved search and filtering, and more detailed download monitoring. One of its biggest additions is the ability to connect PC game libraries and view titles from multiple sources in one place.

Players can also customize the launcher's top bar with frequently used games and applications, switch between grid and list views, and communicate with friends through Epic Parties. The new launcher marks Epic's first official expansion to Linux.

Key facts

• Its refreshed interface — includes: dedicated game pages, customizable collections, improved search and filtering, and more detailed download monitoring