CD Projekt Red isn't 'planning to rely on AI making complete games', and will still be 'predominantly using people' for The Witcher 4 and beyond

CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the popular The Witcher series, has stated that they do not intend to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to create complete games in the future, including their upcoming installment, The Witcher 4. This stance was emphasized by joint CEO Michał Nowakowski during a recent earnings call, where he expressed that the company remains committed to using human talent for game development.

Nowakowski clarified that while AI is being experimented with by the studio, it is not a focal or vital part of their development process. The complexity of the games they produce makes it impractical and unethical to delegate the careful craftsmanship to AI. He also highlighted that AI, if used at all, would likely be a tool to assist with certain tasks that may become more valuable in the future.

The CEO acknowledged that this decision may not be universally applicable to the entire gaming industry, as each studio must make its own judgments. However, he did note that the legal aspects of using AI in creative work are becoming more stringent, with many publishers incorporating anti-AI clauses into their contracts to protect ownership of intellectual property.