Epic Games might be making a huge gamble after its recent stretch of misfires and internal shake-ups. This move will decide if the studio regains momentum or slips further.

A report from Bloomberg mentions that Epic could be preparing to launch a Disney-backed extraction shooter in November 2026.

This project is reportedly a part of the massive $1.5 billion equity investment by Disney in Epic Games, signed in 2024. This might be the first big release of this highly ambitious deal.

The game is described as an extraction shooter similar to ARC Raiders. Players will fight enemies, collect resources, and escape through an extraction point. However, players will take the roles of Disney characters instead of original or post-apocalyptic fighters.

Epic recently laid off more than 1,000 employees, citing rising costs. Multiple Fortnite modes like Rocket Racing, Ballistic, etc. were shut down as well. All of these were part of cost-cutting measures as recent updates failed to meet expectations.

That is why this Disney project has become central to Epic's next phase. Currently, there are three Disney games in development. However, insider claims present a different narrative.

Internal Doubts and a Crowded Genre Can Put Pressure on Epic Games

As per reports, early internal feedback from the testers described the core mechanics as “not very original.” This points towards similarities with existing titles in the genre.

The core PvPvE audience this Epic extraction shooter is looking at is already targeted by the highly successful ARC Raiders. Along with it, Bungie’s Marathon and Krafton’s Black Budget are walking on the same line as well.

It's also uncertain how players will receive this game - a standalone title or as a part of Fortnite’s evolving multi-game platform. Looking at the bigger picture, Disney's involvement adds another layer of pressure on Epic.

Despite all of these concerns, both companies are trying to build a collaborative and long-term games and entertainment universe And this extraction shooter is expected to serve as the first real test of this approach.

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Written by

Nilendu Brahma

Edited by

Afreen Kabir