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BIZARRE: Epic games store - What They Never Told You

Epic says the 'ground-up rebuild' of its launcher offers 5-6.5x improved performance, and the Epic Games Store is getting a big redesign

Slides out of Unreal Fest promise "5x faster cold start (average)" and "6.5x faster systray restore to library (average)" as Epic works on making its store suck less.

PC Gamer

Epic Games unveils Launcher V2 in re-attempt to topple Steam, says redesigned storefront is up to 6.5x faster — promises player profiles, user reviews, universal controller support, and much more

Epic Games has just shown off a new year-long roadmap for its launcher, promising to bring community-requested features and a faster overall platform in the next 12 months.

Tom’s Hardware

The latest Nintendo Direct had insane reveals for Nintendo fans — but it also revealed some exciting new games coming soon to Xbox and PC

The June 2026 Nintendo Direct has presented a ton of new games that are not only coming out for the Nintendo Switch 2, but for Xbox and PC as well. Here are all the multiplatform games shown at the event.

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Final Fantasy returns to Xbox with a huge day‑one launch as Final Fantasy VII Revelation breaks exclusivity

Final Fantasy VII Revelation has been announced as the final chapter of the remake trilogy and will launch day one on Xbox alongside PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox PC in Spring 2027.

Windows Central

Gabe Newell Defends Steam Monopoly Claims, Says PC Gamers Have 'Enormous Choice' in Gaming Market

Gabe Newell rejects Steam monopoly claims, arguing PC gamers have wide platform choice across Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and more.

Player One

Obsidian walks back The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice free upgrade due to platform limitations

Xbox One and PS4 base-game owners now need both DLCs.

Dot Esports

Lords of the Fallen 2 looks destined for Steam on launch as CI Games reportedly ends publishing agreement with Epic

No official comment's been made by either company

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'Subnautica 2' Release Times Confirmed for PC & Xbox Series X|S Early Access Launch Date

"Subnautica 2" release times have been revealed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, confirming a global Early Access launch schedule on May 14, 2026

Player One

'Hogwarts Legacy' Is Now Available For Free via the Epic Games Store—Here's How to Claim It

Hogwarts Legacy is now available for free on the Epic Games Store, courtesy of Avalanche Software and WB Games.

Player One

Subnautica 2 release time countdown: When does it launch in your region?

It's about time.

Dot Esports

Metro 2039 release window, platforms, story & gameplay details

The darkest Metro chapter yet .

Dot Esports

Krafton's publisher status vanishes from Subnautica 2 Steam and Epic Games Store pages amid ongoing legal drama

Unknown Worlds Entertainment is now listed as the sole developer and publisher

GamesRadar

Fortnite Returns to Google Play Store on March 19, 2026 – Everything You Need to Know

Fortnite officially returns to the Google Play Store worldwide on Thursday, March 19, 2026, ending a nearly six-year absence. The global launch coincides

Pro Game Guides

My top 5 Decky Loader plugins every SteamOS and Bazzite handheld gaming PC should use

Decky Loader unlocks powerful plugins for Steam Deck and Bazzite handhelds. This guide highlights the five best plugins that improve performance, usability, and library organization.

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Operation Sports

FM26 Update 26.1.3 Brings Back Pass Maps, Match AI Tweaks, and Stability Fixes

Football Manager 26 has received a new update, with version 26.1.3 now available across Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as on FM26 Console.

It's official – the next Xbox will be a very different type of console with more choice for gamers

Epic Games Store's boss reveals plans for Xbox Next that could change console gaming forever

Tom’s Hardware

Epic knows its launcher 'sucks' and is fully rebuilding it — faster, more stable client is on the way with player profiles and extended social features

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and quicker, less reliant on Epic's backend to do everything, which should result in a better…

Operation Sports

Epic Acknowledges Issues With Epic Games Store Launcher, Plans Performance Improvements

Epic admits to not having a great launcher right now.

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Windows Central

Epic wants its store on the next‑gen Xbox — and Microsoft might actually let it happen

We recently caught up with Epic Games Store VP and GM Steve Allison to learn about how the platform is going in a world increasingly dominated by Steam.

PC Gamer

Epic Games Store to test forums for 'top games,' walking back previous plans, and a technical overhaul is coming: 'We're ripping out the guts'

Epic also plans to introduce player profiles, avatars, and private messaging.

PC Gamer

The Epic Games Store had a record-breaking 2025, with gamers throwing $1.16 billion at the 6,000-plus games it now offers

You also sent more than 100,000 gifts on the Epic store, which seems pretty good for a service that only rolled out in mid-November.

GamesRadar

"We do not police how developers make their games": Epic Games Store boss says "we let players decide" on games that use gen AI

The future is in your hands

GamesRadar

"My goal on PC isn't to topple Steam": Epic Games Store boss says beating Valve isn't the plan – just getting "enough market share on PC that you have to be here no matter what"

"Our competition in the space has pushed PC gaming to pretty impressive growth"

GamesRadar

Epic says only 16 to 18% of people claiming free games on the Epic Games Store buy games there afterwards, but "for cost per new user, it's hard to beat"

"Our budget kind of hovers around the $20 million mark"

Windows Central

Turkey moves to regulate digital game platforms — Steam and Epic could face access throttling under the new framework

Turkey is reviewing draft legislation that could impose strict requirements on digital game platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store, including local offices, age ratings, and potential bandwidth throttling.

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