Summary
The producer of the AI-focused Soulslike RPGAI Limithas recently shared his opinion on the gradual adoption of AI in the video game industry, stating that he believes this technology can’t offer genuine creativity because it’s just “an imitation of the average value of a large amount of data.”AI Limitreleases today (March 27), with Sense Games revealing its approach to this technology during the game’s development.
AI continues to be a contentious topic of discussion for several reasons, though it seems to be especially controversial in any industry involving artistic creations—therefore impacting the video game medium. This new technology is quickly spreading throughout the industry, and even major franchises likeCall of Dutyhave started implementing AI. It is still unclear what the result of implementing such technology will be in the future, but many relevant figures in the industry have voiced their opinions on the topic.
Speaking toGamesRadar+, the producer ofAI Limit, Yang Bin, shared his perspective on the matter—firmly stating that AI doesn’t do a good job when it comes to creative content. “In the realm of genuine creativity and the generation of truly original works, AI is not as effective as it might appear,” Bin said.AI Limithas a strong focus on storytelling, worldbuilding, and atmosphere, though Bin emphasized that the team doesn’t use AI-generated content precisely because of its lack of originality and the potential copyright issues.
AI Limit Producer Says AI Is Not as Effective as It Seems
Bin also explained that while AI offers certain benefits when it comes to optimizing the speed and efficiency of certain operations, such as training programming languages, it is not a reliable tool for creating aSoulslike experience likeAI Limit. “Our speculation is that within a short period of time, it won’t be able to create works that surpass the average level of its training samples,” Bin admitted.
AI Limitoffers players a sci-fi ARPG experience set in the distant future, where humanity is about to be wiped out of existence. The game features a wide variety of weapons and aims to deliver a complex combat system with an extensive range of moves. Players can explore the ruins of the city, discover clothing, cosmetics, and resources, as well as secrets scattered around the map.AI Limitinvites players to explore a story where AI plays a crucial role, and it will be available on PC and PlayStation 5 starting March 27.
