CD Projekt Red Executive Questions Value of Fully AI-Generated Games
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Robert DeFelice
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CD Projekt Red's Michał Nowakowski acknowledges that fully AI-generated games are likely coming in the future, but expresses skepticism about whether that direction is beneficial for the industry. The article discusses how AI is dominating tech discussions in 2026, with generative AI leading to more small games being released and major studios exploring how the technology will shape gaming's future.
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· 3 pulledCD Projekt Red's Michał Nowakowski believes fully AI-generated games are on the horizon but questions whether that's the right direction.
AI is the technology trend dominating discussions in 2026.
In the gaming industry, the rise of generative AI has led to more small games being released across platforms, and even major studios are discussing how the technology will shape the industry's
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