Overview

• The collaboration, codenamed “Bulldog,” remains slated for a Fall 2026 launch following Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games
• Disney executives have raised doubts about ownership rights for user-generated Disney content, prompting reviews of creative features
• Epic staff have expressed frustration over lengthy multi-division sign-offs required for each phase of the Fortnite initiative
• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney publicly rejected claims of a slowdown, calling reports of internal delays “BS” in a post on X
• A March AI-driven Darth Vader feature that was quickly made to curse has underscored the risks of blending legacy IP with open, user-driven gameplay