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Epic Games is pushing back the launch of its Disney game and reworking it after investing $1.5 billion.

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Epic paused Disney's planned game with no new date, despite saying AI may speed development and keeping a multi-game deal. Developer doubts, layoffs, and weaker Fortnite play make delivery less certain.

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That delays a planned part of Disney's multi-game partnership with Epic. Disney still owns a share of Epic, and the partnership has not been canceled. But Epic's weaker Fortnite play, spending strain, and layoffs raise questions about its ability to deliver. Epic says AI will speed development, but some developers doubt the approach.

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