# Epic Admits Launcher “Sucks,” Promises Complete Rebuild by June

URL: https://technosports.co.in/epic-admits-launcher-sucks-promises-rebuild/  
Published: 2026-02-05  
Updated: 2026-02-05  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

Epic Games VP Steven Allison bluntly admitted the **Epic Games Store launcher “sucks”** and announced a complete architecture rebuild launching May-June 2026. The overhaul addresses years of complaints about slow performance and missing social features.

![Epic](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epic-Launcher-1-1-1024x533.jpg)

## Epic Games Store Rebuild: Key Details

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| **Launch Window** | May-June 2026 (Summer) |
| **Development Start** | November 2025 |
| **VP Statement** | “The launcher sucks. Let’s call it what it is.” |
| **Current Issues** | Slow boot, multi-second lag, excessive resource use |
| **Architecture** | Complete backend rebuild (“ripping the guts out”) |
| **Market Share** | 35-40% MAU, but only 5-8% PC gaming spending |
| **2025 Revenue** | $400M third-party sales (+57% YoY) |
| **Total Users** | 317 million |
| **Free Games Claimed** | 662 million in 2025 |

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epic-Launcher-3-1-1024x1024.jpg)

## Epic Games Store Rebuild: Major Changes

### Performance Overhaul

“We’re ripping the guts out of the Epic Games launcher, entirely—well, mostly entirely—and replacing it,” Allison told Polygon. The current launcher contacts servers with **every mouse click**, causing multi-second lag.

The rebuild targets “fast and snappy” performance with reduced memory use and responsive navigation.

### Social Features

Q2 2026 adds: private messaging, voice chat, game-independent parties, player profiles, avatars, and community spaces.

### Cross-Platform & Integration

Fall 2026 brings unified [PC](https://technosports.co.in/?s=PC)/mobile libraries. Regional storefronts enable localized discovery. Purchasing games from Capcom, miHoYo, Pearl Abyss, and others includes themed Fortnite cosmetics.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Epic-Launcher-2-1-1024x585.webp)

## Why Now?

Allison acknowledged r/fuckepic, stating “the criticism is all fair.” Epic prioritized developer tools over user experience for years.

The strategy partially worked—2025 saw **$400M in third-party spending** (+57% YoY) and 317M users. However, Epic holds just 5-8% of PC gaming spending despite 35-40% active users—most only claim free games or play Fortnite.

Allison hopes to reach **30-40% market share in five years** versus Steam’s ~90%. The [Epic Games Store](https://store.epicgames.com/) free games strategy continues. Visit TechnoSports gaming for updates.

After seven years, Epic finally addresses fundamental launcher issues.

## FAQs

### **When will the new Epic Games Store launcher release?**

May-June 2026, following development that began in November 2025.

### **What’s wrong with the current Epic Games Store launcher?**

Slow boot times, multi-second lag from server calls on every click, and excessive memory usage.