A new, unofficial online database called EpicDB has caused quite a stir in the gaming community after it was discovered that the database contained listings of numerous unannounced PC game projects from the Epic Games Store. Similar to SteamDB, EpicDB was promptly taken offline after Epic Games became aware that its private store data was being accessed without authorization.
An Epic Games spokesperson confirmed the breach, stating that they have released an update to prevent third-party tools from accessing unpublished product titles from the Epic Games Store catalogue.
Unveiling the Unannounced
Among the games uncovered in the database were listings under codenames, with some easily identifiable while others remained a mystery. For example, Saber Interactive had a listing for a Turok project, although it is unclear whether it is a new game or a remaster.
One of the more intriguing discoveries was the listing for BioShock 4, which has been in development under the codename
Internet sleuths on platforms like Reddit and ResetEra have been busy trying to decipher the unknown codenames in the database. One such discovery suggests that a project codenamed
Another exciting find was a project codenamed
The Codename Conundrum
Not all codenames were as revealing, with some companies opting for fun food-themed names for their projects. Sega has projects codenamed
Overall, the data breach has provided an interesting glimpse into the world of unannounced game projects, leaving gamers eagerly anticipating official announcements from the companies involved.