Capcom’s Stance on Generative AI Is Interesting Following Grace’s DLSS 5 Makeover

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The use of generative AI in video game development is currently a complicated and debated topic, and it’s likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future.

We believe developers and publishers of all sizes are exploring how new technologies can improve their workflows, even if they aren’t sure it’s right for them yet.

That’s more or less where Capcom has landed on the matter, anyway.

During a recent investor question-and-answer session, the publisher was asked about its plans for using generative AI in its development process.

The (translated) answer is as follows:

We won’t be directly using AI-created content in our games. However, we are excited about using AI tools to make game development faster and more efficient. We’re currently looking at how AI can help with things like creating graphics, sound effects, and writing code.

Capcom isn’t planning to include art or other content created by AI directly in its finished games. Instead, they’re exploring how AI tools can speed up and improve their game development process in different areas of the company.

The publisher might use this technology to make its work more efficient, but you won’t find AI writing the stories or creating content for its games.

This comes after the rocky launch of Nvidia’s DLSS 5, which used Resident Evil Requiem as a key demonstration.

The upcoming AI upscaler will dramatically improve how games look, not just by making them sharper, but by fundamentally changing their visual style, as demonstrated by examples featuring the characters Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy.

It’s proven to be very irksome among fans and professionals alike.

So, Capcom said they won’t be using AI to create stuff inside their games, like characters or levels. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be able to use AI tools outside the game to make things look better. I’m thinking about things like DLSS 5 – if Capcom keeps supporting tech like that, I could probably still use AI upscaling to give their games a visual boost, even if the game itself isn’t directly using AI-generated content. Basically, I might still be able to ‘AI up’ their games if I want to!

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2026-03-23 16:06