Capcom Explores AI Integration in Game Development
Capcom is exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its game development workflows. The company sees AI as a potential solution to streamline time-consuming development processes.
Video game developer Capcom is investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its game creation processes. Programmer Satoshi Ishida presented at the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026 on the company's outlook for integrating AI into future game projects.
According to Ishida, AI could address challenges faced in developing large-scale games, such as those in the Resident Evil series. Current methods can make even simple tasks extremely time-consuming, and integrating AI into development workflows is seen as a way to enhance efficiency.
While Capcom previously stated it would not use AI in its games, these recent presentations suggest a shift in strategy. The company appears to be exploring how the technology can be leveraged throughout the development cycle.
Specific details on how or in which projects AI will be implemented have not been disclosed. However, the stated goal is to improve the scalability and speed of game development in the future.