Epic Games has acknowledged persistent complaints about its PC launcher and outlined plans to make it both quicker and more social. VP and general manager Steven Allison admitted the current experience falls short and promised improvements to reduce load times and add proper social functionality, with the first changes arriving this summer. The company frames these updates as the start of a broader effort to refine the storefront throughout the year.

  • Performance upgrades: Epic aims to shorten startup and in-launch loading so games and store pages feel more responsive, addressing one of the most common user frustrations.
  • Real social features: A suite of social tools—intended to improve friend interactions and presence visibility—is slated for a summer rollout rather than being left as minimal add-ons.
  • Executive candor: The commitment comes after senior leadership openly admitted the launcher doesn't meet expectations, signaling a shift toward prioritizing user experience.
  • Ongoing roadmap: The summer releases are portrayed as initial fixes, with additional refinements and updates expected across the remainder of the year as Epic continues to evolve the store.

Source: Rock Paper Shotgun

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