It’s no surprise that generative AI has creeped into every corner of game development over the last few years. While some are trying to enjoy the benefits, others are turning the alarm, there is a different perspective in gaming science. Black Myth: Wucon’s art director and studio co-founder Yangchi considers this AI shift to be inevitable and in a way it’s “unusual and precious.”
“Living in this age of transformation is natural to feel both anxiety and excitement from time to time,” Yang said. Through translation tools during his panel at the Westlake Art Forum at the Chinese Academy of Art. He pointed out that the rapid growth of AI is undoubtedly a change in the industry, and compared this to the birth of film a century ago. No one could have predicted how entertainment would evolve.
“The AI has arrived,” Yang continued. “It may ultimately replace some of the skills we are learning, but we should feel lucky. We may be the last generation of ‘handmade’ digital artists. ”
Black Myth: The Art Director of Wucon also assumes that in another century, people have used AI’s “sophisticated algorithms” to make any art. However, those who once mastered “real craftsmanship” will be remembered as a valuable part of the “human art heritage.”
But his overall take is more subtle than black and white, Man vs Machine. Once the AI revolution reaches its peak, future creators may praise this transitional period or reflect on it with a deep sense of regret.
“Don’t consider this transformation purely a crisis,” Yang said. “This revolution in artistic creation is something that is uniquely experienced by our generation, and it is incredibly rare and precious. is.”
However, whether game developers really feel lucky with the growing role of AI in asset generation and game design remains an open question. For now, all we can do is watch the sun set and see if the sun will return tomorrow.
