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Epic has revealed quite a few details for its upcoming redesigned storefront, including that its game launcher is getting a much-needed overhaul. Users have long criticized the sport launcher for its slow opening times, not to say at one point getting attention for its unusual processor usage as compared to other launchers similar to Steam or GOG, and so an improvement of 5x quicker launching shall be noticed. Leaked slides from a recent presentation show that Epic has multiple goal goals for each the launcher and its storefront.
Presentation Highlights
- Adding in-store patch notes
- Store will open 5x to 6x faster
- Universal controller support
- Personalized home for game recommendations with suggestions matching users’ interests and playstyle
- Quick-access categories and a scrollable hero, allowing players to go looking without leaving the page they’re on
- Dynamic game pages that connect with the sport’s community and detail its story and player progression
- User Reviews
- Publisher Funded Coupons
- Library management improvements
- Cross-Region Gifting
- Game publishing directly from the developers’ portal, utilizing wealthy text, images, and scheduling options
- Players will receive notifications when a game they’re keen on has been published
another things:
• Rebuilding the shop from the bottom
• Adding in-store Patch Notes
• Player reviews are finally coming
• The shop shall be 5x to six.5x times faster
• Universal controller support
• All this shall be along side Fortnite pic.twitter.com/zLp3ySHUzG— LuKa 🗣️ (@LuKaOnIndeed) June 18, 2026
Epic is clearly hoping to draw more users to its storefront as Steam stays the go-to for a lot of PC users. It has also mentioned in its presentation that it’s seeking to further develop cross-platform support, and so console owners will have the opportunity to benefit from the multitude of changes inbound across the subsequent 12 months. EGS has already established itself as a resource for those looking free of charge games, something that Valve has largely pulled back from lately with Steam, but despite reports of increased traffic, it still has a protracted approach to go in approaching the user volume, so hopefully these changes will improve that.
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