Fumito Ueda's Studio Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI in Game Development
Shadow Of The Colossus Director Fumito Ueda Says His New Studio Doesn’t Use AI As Other Games Are Engulfed In A Backlash

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Fumito Ueda, director of Shadow of the Colossus, is developing a new game, Gen Atlas, with his studio genDESIGN, emphasizing human creativity over AI. While other games face backlash for AI use, Ueda's team utilizes AI only for administrative tasks, ensuring all game development is human-driven.
- 01Fumito Ueda is working on a new sci-fi game titled Gen Atlas for Epic Games.
- 02Ueda's studio, genDESIGN, strictly avoids using generative AI for game development, focusing on human creativity.
- 03AI is only employed for administrative tasks like scheduling and summarizing notes, not for creating game assets.
- 04Other games like Crazy Taxi and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have faced backlash for their use of generative AI in development.
- 05Ueda's approach highlights a clear distinction between AI-assisted administrative work and creative game design.
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Fumito Ueda, renowned for directing the iconic games Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, and The Last Guardian, is currently developing a new sci-fi adventure titled Gen Atlas in collaboration with Epic Games. In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Ueda emphasized that his studio, genDESIGN, is committed to human-driven game development, explicitly stating that generative AI will not be used in the creative aspects of the game. Instead, AI will be limited to administrative functions such as scheduling and summarizing meeting notes. This approach sets Gen Atlas apart from other recent titles like Crazy Taxi and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, which have faced criticism for their reliance on AI in game development. Ueda's firm stance on maintaining human creativity in the development process reflects a growing concern within the gaming community about the implications of AI in creative fields. As anticipation builds for Gen Atlas, it remains to be seen how Ueda's vision will translate into gameplay, especially given his history of taking time to perfect his projects.
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