Game news Many video game studios are using artificial intelligence if this study is to be believed.
Artificial intelligence, propelled by dazzling advances, has experienced strong growth in recent years. A study evokes the interest of companies in its use.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly establishing itself as a major technology in the video game industry, revolutionizing development and creation processes. Its use arouses both fascination and fears, particularly regarding the place of employees in the future. A study was carried out in 2023 by Unity Gaming and reveals the ins and outs of its use in a studio setting.
AI in video games: accelerator of creativity and productivity
According to the study, which is based on 300 testimonials, 71% of studios that have adopted AI demonstrate a significant improvement in their ability to develop, deploy and manage games. It also reveals that 37% of developers leverage AI to speed up code writing, while 36% use it to generate illustrations, game levels, test gameplay loops and automate narrative elements.
There are so many things that can be done with AI that can increase productivity across the board.
Fabio Franconeri, who oversees engineering at the SYBO company, highlights the importance of AI in various aspects of game creation. It thus becomes an essential tool for rapid prototyping, giving developers the flexibility to test new ideas without getting bogged down in laborious code writing processes.
Half-hearted use
As part of the development of its new game SPAM, the streamer Crocodile TV opted for the use of artificial intelligence. In this ambitious multiplayer title, you face opponents using 4 “monsters” represented by cards. More than 1,000 characters will be available in the final version. However, in order to quickly offer his audience a pre-alpha, the creator called on an AI to create the visuals for around a hundred of his cards.
Crocodile’s intention is simple: “this allows me to reduce the costs of the alpha while attracting players who may be put off by less polished graphics” explains the streamer. As for the future of SPAM, he specifies that nothing is certain for the moment, however if the game generates enough money he will be able to reinvest it in illustrators. Crocodyle wants to be able to diversify the drawing styles of its cards like Pokémon or Magic, while promoting job creation. However, the use of AI remains controversial and sparks debate within the video game industry: some Internet users believe that it will end up having a negative impact on employees, who will end up being completely replaced in order to reduce costs.