{"slug": "clunky-epic-games-launcher-is-getting-a-ground-up-rebuild-that-promises-to-be-at", "title": "“Clunky” Epic Games Launcher is getting a “Ground-up rebuild” that promises to be at least 5x faster", "summary": "Epic Games announced a ground-up rebuild of its Epic Games Launcher, promising a 5x faster cold start time and a 6.5x faster system tray restore, addressing long-standing user complaints about sluggish performance. The V2 Private Beta is listed as \"Up First\" on the roadmap, with a public release to follow, though no specific dates were provided.", "body_md": "👋\nNewsletters\nSubscribe to our newsletters\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\nSubscribe\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our\nprivacy policy\nand may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.\nLeave this field empty if you're human:\nPC Guide\nSearch\nComputing\nGaming PC\nTablet PC\nLaptop\nDesktop Computer\nComponents\nGPU\nCPU\nMotherboard\nRAM\nPC Case\nCooling\nPower Supplies (PSU)\nHDD\nSSD\nNetworking & Peripherals\nRouter\nModem\nNAS\nWiFi\nComputer Chair\nMonitor\nKeyboard\nMouse\nComputer Microphone\nHeadset\nComputer Desk\nWebcam\nElectronics\nConsole\nFitness & Tech\nRaspberry Pi\n3D Printer\nTV\nProjector\nVR\nSmart Home\nPrinter\nSoftware\nMicrosoft Office\nWindows 10\nWindows 11\nAndroid\niOS\nApps\nSoftware Downloads\nInternet Safety\nFlight Simulator\nAI\nGuides\nHow To\nCompare\nFAQs\nFeatured\nReview\nNews\nDeals\nPrime Day\nTools\n\n```\nHome > News \n\n“Clunky” Epic Games Launcher is getting a “Ground-up rebuild” that promises to be at least 5x faster\n\n                            We shouldn't have to wait too long for Epic Games Launcher V2                    \n\nAbdul Haddi\n\n \n\nLast Updated on June 19, 2026  \n\n        PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More\n\nTable of Contents \n\nEpic Games Store roadmap revealed, including new launcher\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\nWhile the Epic Games Store has continued to grow over the years thanks to free games, major releases, and exclusive titles, many users have criticized the launcher itself for being slow and frustrating to navigate. In fact, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney even admitted last year that the launcher is “clunky”. And now, Epic Games is finally taking these complaints seriously.\nDuring Unreal Fest, happening in Chicago this week, Epic shared its plans for the future of the Epic Games Store and confirmed that a major overhaul of the launcher is currently in development. The company is rebuilding the software from the ground up, with one of the biggest goals being a major boost in performance.\n\nSign up for our free, weekly newsletter!\n\nSubscribe\n\nBy signing up, you acknowledge our privacy policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Leave this field empty if you’re human: \n\nEpic Games Store roadmap revealed, including new launcher\n\nEpic Games Store roadmap for 2026 and more screenshots of launcher rebuild byu/ImAnthlon inEpicGamesPC\nCredit: u/ImAnthlon via u/LuKa0nIndeed\nBased on internal testing, Epic Games Launcher V2 will offer a cold start time that is on average 5x faster than the current version. That is a significant improvement and could address one of the most common frustrations players have experienced over the years. Restoring from the system tray is also said to be 6.5x faster on average.\n\nEarly Prime Day deals\nPrime Day is almost here, and we've found all the best early deals on tech and gaming.\n\n        AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - was $479 now $449\n\n        Samsung 32\" Odyssey G55C - was $329 now $189\n\n        Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle - was $306.27 now $172.97\n\n        Hisense 100\" U7 Mini-LED - was $4,499 now $2,797\n\n        Skytech Gaming King 95 Gaming PC - was $3,699 now $3,499\n\nPrices correct as of June 18th on Amazon.com.\n\nEarlier this year, Epic Games Store Vice President and General Manager Steven Allison admitted that the launcher was not delivering the experience players expected. He explained that the current system relies heavily on backend service calls whenever users move between different sections, which can result in noticeable delays depending on internet connection quality.\nThe new launcher aims to solve these issues by replacing much of the underlying architecture rather than simply applying small fixes. Epic says the V2 Private Beta is “Up First” on its roadmap, while the V2 Public Release is “Up Next” – no actual timeframes were provided in the presentation.\n\nPrime Day is coming — don’t miss the deals\n\n      Get ready for exclusive savings with Prime.\nAges 18–24 can get a 6-month Prime trial for $0\n\n      Start your Prime trial →\n    \n\nThe overhaul is part of a broader roadmap for the Epic Games Store. In the near future, Epic plans to launch a private beta for Launcher V2 alongside improvements to the storefront itself. Other upcoming features include in-store patch notes, cross-region gifting, and chunked installation support for Fortnite, which should make managing the game’s large downloads easier.\nAfter that, Epic intends to release Launcher V2 publicly while also introducing several community-focused features. Planned additions include player profiles, avatars, written user reviews, better search functionality, and improvements to the overall store design and user experience.\n\n    910Would you buy a bare bones Steam Machine?Would you buy a variant of the Steam Machine with no RAM and/or no SSD and install them separately to help save on costs?     No, I want the Steam Machine to be complete     Yes, I would buy a RAM-less version     Yes, I would buy an SSD-less version     I'd buy a bare bones version with neither component         \n\nAbout the Author\n\nAbdul Haddi\n\n \n\nAbdul is a tech writer and Editor for PC Guide, specializing in all things tech, gaming, and hardware.\n\nLoad More\n\nYou can trust PC Guide\n\nOur team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. 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