Use of Artificial Intelligence Reaches Peak in Japanese Gaming
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly visible in the gaming world. A new report, particularly in Japan, has highlighted the extent of this transformation. According to data from the Computer Entertainment Association, organizers of the Tokyo Game Show, more than half of Japanese gaming companies now utilize AI technologies in their development processes.
Half of Japanese Companies Use AI
According to a report by Nikkei, 51% of the 54 Japanese gaming companies surveyed use AI in their game development processes. This rate is high enough to directly shape the future of the industry. This group includes giants such as Capcom, Konami, FromSoftware, Square Enix, and Sega, as well as independent studios.
A majority of companies are using AI in areas such as video and visual production, character design, story and dialogue creation. Furthermore, more technical aspects such as providing programming support and game engine development are also making their impact felt. According to the research, 32% of companies utilize AI technologies in developing their own game engines.
While this provides cost and speed advantages in the game development process, it also raises controversy. Serious questions remain, particularly regarding originality, artistry, and the future of the workforce. Nevertheless, the momentum in the industry indicates that the use of AI has reached an irreversible point.
Japan’s gaming industry has long been a pioneer of innovative technologies. Today, AI has moved from being a minor support tool to being central to the development process. This could lead to major changes in both the speed of game production and the diversity of content in the coming years.
The use of AI in the Japanese gaming world is no longer the exception, but the rule. How this technology is guided and its boundaries defined will be among the most crucial factors determining the future of the industry.
