Epic Games is working on a new version of its launcher, aiming to solve the slowness and instability issues that plague the current application.

Upcoming features

The update, expected in mid-year, will bring a number of significant improvements, including:

  • Private direct messages between users.
  • Customizable player profiles with avatars.
  • Independent live chats.

Renewed architecture

In addition to the new social features, Epic is working to make the launcher lighter and faster, reducing its reliance on Epic's backend infrastructure. This should result in a smoother and more responsive user experience.