AI Generated Image
5 Announces Fixes For AI
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Level-5 faced backlash from fans after its “VISION 2026 II: Dreams” presentation due to concerns over the use of generative AI in artwork, with some accusing the studio of using AI-generated “slop” tools.
- The studio clarified that many odd-looking elements in the Yo-Kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain teaser trailer were caused by human error and artistic sloppiness, not AI generation, citing real-world references like Japanese electrical wires as examples.
- Background art issues, such as vending machines and rain gutters, were attributed to poor manual craftsmanship, leading to changes in the second trailer version, while the first version had to be submitted early for the Nintendo Direct deadline.
- Level-5 acknowledged using AI tools in game development but emphasized their intent to limit AI usage to efficiency improvements rather than producing fan-facing content, aiming to address fans’ mistrust.
- An updated version of the trailers addressing these concerns is scheduled to be shown at the Tokyo Game Show.
