Tomb Raider Devs Confirm Generative AI Use in Development
Crystal Dynamics is using generative AI for early asset creation and iteration in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, assuring all final content is human-crafted.
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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis devs use generative AI to ‘get to right answers faster’ because figuring things out yourself is so old-fashioned now
Developers of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis are utilizing generative AI tools to accelerate their problem-solving process. The article suggests this approach is favored over traditional methods of figuring things out independently.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis developer explains generative AI use
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed the use of generative AI in the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a title announced for the Nintendo Switch 2. Director of experience Jeff Adams explained that AI tools are being used to create placeholder and testing assets, assuring that all final game assets will be human-crafted. This follows similar scrutiny for another upcoming game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, highlighting ongoing industry debate about AI's role in game development.
'At least they're honest about it?' —Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is the latest game to come with an AI-generated content disclosure
Crystal Dynamics has disclosed the use of AI-generated content in the development of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, stating that any AI assets were either replaced or refined by humans. This disclosure, seen on Steam, has drawn mixed reactions from players concerned about the use of AI in game creation, despite the studio's assurance that final content is human-crafted. The game is now slated for a February 27, 2027 release.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Team Used AI Used to “Iterate on Ideas Faster and More Efficiently”
Crystal Dynamics confirmed the use of generative AI tools for early development and concept art in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, assuring that all final content is human-crafted. The studio stated AI helps iterate ideas faster and more efficiently, while other companies like Rockstar Games emphasize their handcrafted approach for titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Used Generative AI in Early Development
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog have disclosed the use of generative AI for early exploration and temporary content in Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, assuring that all AI-assisted assets have been refined by human artists. The game's release has been delayed to February 10th, 2027, potentially to avoid competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. Studio heads Scott Amos and Will Kerslake have emphasized the game's role as a tribute to the original Tomb Raider franchise.
