Epic Games Delays Disney Project, Asks Developers To Use More AI
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Epic Games delayed the release of an upcoming video-game collaboration with Walt Disney and told its developers to use more artificial intelligence tools to finish the game, according to people familiar with the project. The title had been slated for release in March, but is now delayed with no new date communicated, said the people familiar,…
An upcoming video game collaboration between Epic Games and Walt Disney is facing delays, according to sources familiar with the project. The title, a shooter featuring characters from Marvel and Star Wars, was originally planned for release in March but is now pushed back without a new release date. Developers have been instructed to employ more artificial intelligence tools in the game's creation process, with a new "AI first" production model being implemented.
This means that humans will manage and guide the AI work, rather than relying solely on hand-written code. The game's directors revealed that all art for the project will be generated using full AI workflows. Epic Games, known for its popular Fortnite game, has been actively promoting the use of AI across its divisions. This marks the first time a major video game company has attempted to build a title primarily through AI.
Jake Jones, a communications director at Epic Games, stated that the company is embracing AI-accelerated development, with developers serving as the visionaries and creative drivers behind the project.
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