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A demo video shows that Epic's new launcher has a performance problem on Linux where the frame rate drops noticeably as soon as you scroll.
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Short-term (~14 days)
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10/17/2026
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Valid until: 10/31/2026
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Epic Rewrites Launcher with Vibe Coding, Performance Disaster Sparks Developer Mockery
youtubeThe PrimeTime10/17/2026
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