Epic Games has officially released a 'Preview' version of its redesigned game launcher, aiming to improve user experience through increased speed and efficiency. The company has positioned this update as a direct challenge to the performance standards set by industry competitors, specifically citing Steam in its promotional messaging.

While the company touts the technical improvements of the new software, it has also issued a clear disclaimer to its user base. Epic acknowledges that because the application is currently in a preview state, it is likely to contain bugs or stability issues that may affect gameplay or navigation. The update is part of a broader effort by Epic to refine its digital storefront and ecosystem, though the company has not provided a specific timeline for when the software will exit the preview phase and become the standard version for all users.

There is limited information regarding the specific technical benchmarks used to compare the launcher's speed against Steam, as the current reporting focuses primarily on Epic's own internal claims. The transition to this new version is optional for users who wish to test the software, allowing those who prefer stability to remain on the current, established version of the launcher while the preview undergoes further development.