Sony's CEO Hideaki Nishino predicts AI tools will significantly accelerate game development, leading to a surge in game releases. The company is already using AI for tasks like quality assurance, 3D modeling, and animation, with tools like Mockingbird dramatically reducing animation time from hours to seconds. This increased efficiency is expected to lower barriers for developers and increase content diversity.
Background
The gaming industry has already seen increased game output due to accessible game engines and digital distribution platforms. Sony's comments reflect the growing role of AI in further accelerating game development processes.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 9, 2026 at 04:51 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10