PUBG battlefield Boss Taeseok Jang has made his stance on AI clear, stating that he doesn't mind using AI in game development as long as it doesn't come at the expense of good gameplay. Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic for quite some time now, as game developers continue to embrace the technology, so it makes sense that PUBG battlefield the developer is now commenting on it.
lately Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss made headlines for its use of artificial intelligence, which the developer stated should not have ended up in the final project. While the process of removing AI-generated assets from the game has begun, this is just one of many studies that have been found to be using AI in the development process. While AI has been largely met with hostility from gamers, its adoption seems unlikely to change in the near future as publishers move to cut costs in a tumultuous economy.
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How PUBG Studios looks at AI
In an interview with IGN, Jang expressed his opinion on the matter, stating that he is currently “monitoring the situation. In addition, he said, “As a fan, it doesn't matter to me. Because if they make good gameplay, then I don't care if they use AI for artwork.” He went on to say that his opinion may differ from that of the developer or publisher, and that he did not yet have an “exact opinion” as he was still “learning and studying the case”. Regarding the use of AI in PUBG battlefield Jang said the studio's goal is to “bring players new and fun gaming experiences” using AI. The studio thinks of AI like any other productivity tool, using it to automate repetitive tasks rather than game development – at least for now.
The situation is different in PUBG: Battlegrounds publisher Krafton, as pointed out by interviewer Simon Cardy. Krafton has taken the company's “AI-first” position, going so far as to buy out employee contracts to reduce its overall workforce. The publisher, who has experienced a lot of legal trouble due to a dispute with Subnautica 2 management faces an uphill battle as they grapple with the ramifications of said legal dispute and opposition from anti-AI players.
AI is a player trust issue and it makes sense that some players would be so wary of using it – few players would bother playing something that no one bothered to create. After all, AI is far from perfect, as many AI assets boast bizarre inconsistencies such as botched fingers and distorted building perspectives. For those with a focus on detail, AI-generated art can temper the experience. In something of a rebuke to the trend, studies like War frame developer Digital Extremes has taken a stance against AI.
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However, artificial intelligence is probably not going anywhere anytime soon. Technology has taken root in countless industries, the gaming industry being just one of them. And while one could blame “corporate suits” for the rapid adoption of AI in game studios, there is a section of developers who are in favor of using AI to develop games such as Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Director Daniel Vávra. Increasingly, dividing lines seem to be forming around the use of AI as a whole.
As the expectations of players and publishers continue to grow for the scope of video games, artificial intelligence will also be used. For what it's worth, Jang's stance—using AI for productivity tasks rather than game development—seems particularly measured given the current state of affairs. However, players will have to wait and see which way the wind blows for the use of AI at PUBG Studios in the long run.
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March 23, 2017
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T for Teens: Blood, Violence
