tech
May 9, 2026
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
TL;DR
- Sony anticipates a surge in game releases driven by AI development tools.
- AI tools streamline workflows in quality assurance, 3D modeling, and animation.
- Tools like Mockingbird speed up animation conversion from motion capture data.
- AI can generate realistic hair models, reducing manual animation effort.
- Increased efficiency from AI is expected to enable more innovative and ambitious projects.
- Sony sees AI aiding players in discovering new games and content.
- Sony insists that AI will augment, not replace, human developers, with humans maintaining creative vision and design.
- Prototypes are being developed where NPCs with AI-generated personalities can create dynamic game worlds.