Epic Games’ new launcher is now in Preview, according to an announcement published Oct. 14, 2026. The preview marks its first stated availability to users.
Epic Games’ new launcher has entered Preview, according to an announcement published on Oct. 14, 2026.
The announcement identifies the product as the new Epic Games Launcher and describes its current availability as a preview.
For players, this marks the first stated availability of the updated launcher, though no further rollout details are provided here.
Steam Frame is listed as having launched on September 14, 2026, with reservations also noted.
A report published Nov. 2 says Steam users are opting for less powerful hardware as RAM prices rise, a potential concern for PC players weighing upgrades.
A former Epic developer has argued that Steam is so entrenched that its position may not be fixable.
A hands-on report published Nov. 2 describes a Steam demo centered on raccoon heists and compares its premise to Grand Theft Auto.
