AI is also expected to have a significant impact on gaming production, with tasks such as initial storyboard design and NPC dialogue creation being automated. This will free up developers to focus on more creative aspects of game making. However, the unpredictability of AI in the gaming world could be a barrier to its wider use. Balancing control and unpredictability will be key to moving forward with AI in gaming.
Key takeaways:
- Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being tested to improve gameplay and immersiveness in video games, particularly through non-playable characters (NPCs). This could evolve NPCs beyond predefined roles and adapt to player behavior.
- Shifting from scripted dialogue to dynamic player-driven narratives could increase immersion, replayability, retention, and revenue for gaming companies and game developers.
- AI is expected to manage more than half of game development within five to ten years, according to a Bain study. This could lead to faster delivery and enhanced quality of games, and potentially allow for more user-generated content.
- While AI is unlikely to solve the current human talent shortage in the short-term, it could free developers to focus more on creative tasks and learn how to best use the new technology. However, unpredictability in the gaming world could be a barrier to wider AI use.