Content overview: “Epic Games Launcher Rebuilt: New Preview Promises 30x Faster Library Loads Than Steam”. Epic Games has released a preview of its completely rebuilt PC launcher, claiming the library loads up to 30 times faster than the previous version. The overhaul focuses on performance, with Epic stating the new launcher is also faster than Valve's Steam in several key areas. This update comes as the storefront continues to compete for PC gamers' attention, where responsiveness and ease of use are crucial.
The new launcher was rebuilt from the ground up using modern web technologies, reducing memory usage and improving startup times. Epic reports that navigating the store, browsing the library, and launching games are all significantly snappier. The company has been testing the preview with a subset of users and is now making it available to anyone who opts in through the launcher's settings. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.