Epic knows its launcher 'sucks' and is fully rebuilding it — faster, more stable client is on the way with player profiles and extended social features

The upgraded launcher will be released as a mid-year update, featuring upgrades such as private DMs, player avatars and profiles, and even independent live chat. Beyond the social features, EGS will be made lighter and quicker, less reliant on Epic's backend to do everything, which should result in a better user experience.