AI in game development: Owlcat Games brings in generative neural networks
Owlcat Games has acknowledged using generative AI while developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. The studio stresses, however, that everything in the release version of the game will be made by humans. That line is now the central point of dispute over AI in game development: speeding up internal work is acceptable, but developers promise to keep authorship of the final content with the team.
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Owlcat Games has brought generative neural networks into the development of its new game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn.
How are video game studios adopting generative AI?
Owlcat Games uses generative AI in developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, but leaves the final version entirely in human hands for quality control.
Can AI develop a video game entirely on its own?
No. According to Owlcat Games, the final version of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be made entirely by humans, despite the use of generative AI during development.
Which games already use generative AI?
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, from the Cyprus-based studio Owlcat Games (with Russian roots), has confirmed the use of AI in developing the sci-fi action RPG.
Does AI develop Osiris Reborn entirely?
No. The studio uses generative AI in development, but the final version will be made entirely by humans.
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Key Questions Answered
How are video game studios adopting generative AI?
Owlcat Games uses generative AI in developing The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, but leaves the final version entirely in human hands for quality control.
Can AI develop a video game entirely on its own?
No. According to Owlcat Games, the final version of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will be made entirely by humans, despite the use of generative AI during development.
Which games already use generative AI?
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, from the Cyprus-based studio Owlcat Games (with Russian roots), has confirmed the use of AI in developing the sci-fi action RPG.
Does AI develop Osiris Reborn entirely?
No. The studio uses generative AI in development, but the final version will be made entirely by humans.
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