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Shadow Of The Colossus Director Fumito Ueda Says His New Studio Doesn’t Use AI For Development As Other Games Are Engulfed In A Backlash

Director Fumito Ueda debuted a new trailer for his upcoming sci-fi adventure game Gen Atlas at Summer Game Fest 2026, confirming the title is developed entirely by human creators.

Key Points

  • Fumito Ueda, creator of Shadow of the Colossus, is developing Gen Atlas through his studio, genDESIGN.
  • The project is being produced under a publishing agreement with Epic Games.
  • Ueda stated that generative AI is restricted to administrative tasks like scheduling and meeting summaries.
  • Unlike some recent industry titles, Gen Atlas will not use generative AI for game assets, code, or creative ideation.
  • No official release date has been announced for the upcoming blockbuster title.

Why it Matters

This commitment to human-only development distinguishes Gen Atlas from other modern reboots that have faced backlash for incorporating AI-generated assets. By maintaining a strict boundary, the studio aims to preserve artistic integrity while navigating growing player concerns regarding the role of automation in game design.
Kotaku Published by Ethan Gach
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