Epic Games Develops Disney Extraction Shooter Inspired by Arc Raiders, Slated for Year-End Release

Epic Games is allegedly collaborating with Disney on a new extraction shooter, drawing parallels with Arc Raiders. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the game is expected to launch by November and will feature Disney characters battling enemies to reach an extraction point. However, some staff members have expressed concerns over the game's quality and originality. Epic Games disputes these claims, with senior director of global communications Liz Markham stating that the company is 'building a new games and entertainment universe of Disney experiences' with aggressive timelines. A Disney spokesperson also reaffirmed the company's commitment to the collaboration, describing it as a 'transformational games and entertainment universe'. The project is part of a larger partnership between Disney and Epic Games, which includes a $1.5 billion investment by Disney in February 2024. Despite this, Epic Games recently laid off over 1,000 employees due to a decline in Fortnite engagement.