Epic Games is developing a new extraction shooter featuring Disney intellectual property, according to reports from PC Gamer.
The project expands the existing relationship between the Fortnite creator and the entertainment giant.
Recent reports suggest that some employees at Epic Games may hold lukewarm views regarding the project's direction.
Ambition of the partnership
Representatives for the collaboration have dismissed these claims of internal dissatisfaction.
They stated that suggestions of staff hesitation "are not reflective of the ambitions of the Disney collaboration."
The extraction shooter genre, characterized by high-stakes gameplay and loot collection, remains a competitive segment of the market.
Players in these titles typically enter a map to scavenge for resources and must reach an extraction point to secure their progress.
Losing gear or failing to exit often results in the permanent loss of items collected during a session.
The inclusion of Disney characters could provide a distinct visual identity to a genre often dominated by gritty, military aesthetics.
The partnership between Epic and Disney has previously focused on cosmetic integrations within Fortnite.
These collaborations allowed players to use skins from various Disney-owned franchises within the battle royale ecosystem.
A dedicated standalone title represents a much deeper level of integration between the two companies.
The market for extraction-style games has seen steady growth as players seek more intense, high-stakes experiences.
Epic Games has not yet released an official title or release window for the project.
