Verifying the current state of AI game development in 2026 through GDC surveys, Steam trends, and major tools. We have summarized usable processes, risky processes, and disclosure rules for beginners. Conclusion: AI is not a ‘magic wand that makes everything’ but a ‘tool to speed up processes’I will start with the conclusion on AI game…
Far Far West – a sci-fi fantasy co-op shooter that launched on 28th April – is off to a fantastic early access start on Steam, and its publisher is now making it very clear it’s not interested in working with developers that use generative AI tools. Yesterday, it was revealed the game had already crossed…
Steam Next Fest should be a celebration of upcoming indie games; a festival of free demos and gaming opportunity. It should be a time to furnish your wishlist and check out new genres. A weird match-three game with an indecipherable narrative? That’s Titanium Court alright. A raccoon playing a coin pusher roguelike? Raccoin is for…
New guidance draws a line between behind-the-scenes tools and content players see. Valve has quietly updated its AI disclosure guidance on Steam, tightening up the language around what developers do, and what they do not need to declare. The short version is this. Using AI-powered tools to speed up development is not the issue. Shipping…
The debate over AI disclosure labels in gaming just got a little clearer, at least on Steam. Valve has quietly updated its AI disclosure requirements for developers, specifying exactly when generative AI usage needs to be flagged on the platform. This update comes on the heels of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s controversial statement that…
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Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney recently said digital storefronts like Steam should stop using AI disclosure labels because “AI will be involved in nearly all future production” anyway. PC Gamer’s Tyler Wilde disagreed (as do I), but he also noted that such disclosures can be tricky for developers: “Does it count if you used Photoshop’s…
As the 2020s have gone on, we’ve seen more and more games make use of the latest and most controversial technology: Generative AI. Whether that’s demos in Steam Next Fest or major games as we’ll see in this article, it has become more widespread by any level of developer. While in theory Valve has a…
