Epic Games Store Roadmap Promises 5x Faster Boot Times, User Reviews, and More
Epic Games announced Launcher V2 on June 19, 2026, at Unreal Fest. The software is a ground-up rebuild designed to boot 5x faster. A 12-month roadmap includes user reviews and a redesigned storefront.
What changed
The update adds a specific reveal date of June 19, 2026, and a 12-month timeline for the overhaul.
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Epic Games Unveils Launcher V2 and Store Overhaul
confidence 90%Epic Games announced Launcher V2 on June 19, 2026, at Unreal Fest. The software is a ground-up rebuild designed to boot 5x faster. A 12-month roadmap includes user reviews and a redesigned storefront.
What's confirmed:
- Launcher V2 is a ground-up rebuild that boots 5x faster.
- The roadmap includes user reviews and a redesigned store UX.
- Epic Games unveiled Launcher V2 on June 19, 2026 at Unreal Fest.
- The store overhaul includes profiles and a full storefront redesign.
Still unconfirmed:
- A private beta for Launcher V2 is coming soon.
- The update will include patch notes and more personalization.
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Epic Games Unveils Launcher V2 with Performance Boosts and New Features
confidence 90%Epic Games is rebuilding its store backend and launcher to better compete with Steam. The upcoming Launcher V2 promises significant speed improvements and several long-requested community features. The update includes a redesigned storefront and expanded user functionality.
What's confirmed:
- Epic Games is introducing Launcher V2 as a redesigned storefront.
- The new launcher promises player profiles, user reviews, and universal controller support.
- The update involves a rebuild of the store backend and discovery features.
- The redesigned storefront is claimed to be up to 6.5x faster.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Epic Games Launcher v2 will be 5 to 6.5 times faster.
- The new version promises a 5x faster cold start.
- The launcher rebuild will be 5x faster.