- Capcom has told investors and fans that it will not use generative AI for game content.
- However, it still plans to use AI to boost 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 a popular game publisher and developer to reassure fans about its position on AI.
As Notebookcheck reported, Capcom announced in a recent Q&A with investors that it will not use generative AI materials in games. This comes after Capcom’s involvement with Nvidia and use of DLSS 5 was clarified, leaving fans (and even developers) concerned about Capcom’s AI stance.
Addressing the controversial topic, Capcom said: “Our company will not implement materials generated by our AI in game content. However, we plan to actively use this technology to improve efficiency and productivity in the game development process.
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“Therefore, we are currently exploring ways to use it in various areas, such as graphics, sound and programming.”
from capcom Resident Evil Requiem (and apparently future games) will feature DLSS 5, and while it will be optional for players to use the technology, Capcom is walking a fine line regarding generative AI here.
Using DLSS 5 arguably still counts as employing generative AI in games, as it has been shown to change some details of the environment and characters. That said, this is not clear and the addition of DLSS 5 does not technically count as the use of generative AI assets or materials (props or artwork) as we have 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 might not sit well with fans, particularly given fears that DLSS 5 could serve as the first step towards generative AI becoming a mainstay of gaming, or worse yet, open the door for generative AI materials to be used in games.
DLSS 5 and many other forms of AI pose a significant risk to unique and hand-crafted game artwork, and also threaten the livelihood of developers, considering the recent trend of mass layoffs in the gaming industry.
At this rate, it seems like gamers can only hope that AI stays at bay in the gaming world, and fan reaction may help achieve that.
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