Capcom "Will Not" Use GenAI for In-Game Assets, But It Will Use It "To Improve Efficiency and Productivity of Game Development"

Resident Evil Requiem Developer Capcom Insists It Won't Use AI-Generated Assets in Its Games, but Will Harness Tech to Make Game Development Processes More Efficient

Capcom has clarified its current stance on generative AI in its videogames. The major Japanese publisher and developer behind popular series like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter has revealed that while it doesn't use gen-AI assets in their games, it is exploring ways to use generative AI to streamline the game development process.

Capcom says it will use generative AI to speed up production

Capcom has shared insight on its stance on generative AI, claiming it won't be using it for asset generation, but to speed up production instead.

After all that furore over Nvidia's AI-powered DLSS 5 makeover of Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom promises gen-AI assets won't be part of its games any time soon

We've seen a slew of comapnies clarify their stance on generative AI over the past few months, and now it's Capcom's turn to outline its boundaries with the tech.

Capcom issues statement on how it will and won't utilize generative AI technology during game development

Capcom has released a new Q&A Summary earlier today. According to Capcom's IR staff, this session was used for the purpose of explaining key points of interest to investors, such as market trends and corporate strategies. At one point, Capcom was asked about their policies regarding generative AI when it comes to game development. For now, it would seem that the company has a strict line in terms of when it's okay to make use of the ...

Capcom "Will Not" Use GenAI for In-Game Assets, But it Will Use it "To Improve Efficiency and Productivity of Game Development"

Capcom has drawn its line when it comes to using Generative AI (GenAI) tools and technology. As GenAI tech becomes more prevalent across the entire tech world, video game development included, many are still figuring out whether the tech has a place in game development. Data from the GDC State of the Game Industry Report 2026 showed that as more companies adopt the tech in different ways, more policies are being created on how it is to be used, …