- Capcom has told investors and fans that it will not use generative AI for game content
- However, it still plans to use AI to increase development productivity
- More broadly, Nvidia’s DLSS 5 remains part of the company’s plans for the future
The backlash against Nvidia’s DLSS 5, and its use of generative AI to try to ‘improve’ visuals and realism in games, has forced the hand of a popular game publisher and developer to reassure fans about their stance on AI.
As reported by Notebookcheck, Capcom announced in a recent investor Q&A session that they will not be using generative AI materials in games. This comes after Capcom’s involvement with Nvidia and use of DLSS 5 was made clear, leaving fans (and even developers) worried about Capcom’s AI stance.
Regarding the controversial topic, Capcom said: “Our company will not implement materials generated by our AI into game content. However, we plan to actively use this technology to improve the efficiency and productivity of the game development process.
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“That’s why we’re currently exploring ways to use it in different areas such as graphics, sound and programming.”
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem (and apparently future games) will feature DLSS 5, and while it will be optional for players to use the technology, it’s a fine line Capcom is walking regarding generative AI here.
Using DLSS 5 arguably still counts as using generative AI in game, as it has been shown to change some environmental and character details. That said, this isn’t clear-cut, and bringing in DLSS 5 doesn’t technically count as the use of generative AI assets or materials (props or artwork) that we’ve seen in Crimson desertas Nvidia has clarified.
A helping hand?
The good news is that Capcom’s use of generative AI (outside of DLSS 5) should help developers when creating concept art or other ideas around game environments.
However, Capcom’s reassurance may not sit well with fans, especially given the fear that DLSS 5 could serve as the first step towards generative AI becoming a mainstay in games – or worse, open the gate to generative AI materials being used in games.
DLSS 5 and many other forms of artificial intelligence pose a significant risk to hand-crafted, unique game artwork and also threaten the livelihood of developers given the gaming industry’s recent trend of mass layoffs.
At this rate, it seems that players can only hope that AI is largely kept at bay in the game world, and the backlash from fans can help achieve that.
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