In a recent interview with Mundfish founder and CEO Robert Bagratuni about the Atomic Heart series, I inquired about the studio's opinion on NVIDIA DLSS 5 , the surprise announcement at GDC 2026 that proved highly controversial among developers and modders: some people love it , others hate it . …
… The topic of GenAI tools and game developers using them continues to be a controversial point across the industry, and there's no sign of that changing in the near future. …
Intel's Binary Optimization Tool (IBOT) has already sparked controversy, despite consumer access still a little away, as Geekbench raises questions about the toolkit's effectiveness. Geekbench Says that All Core Ultra…
… Since then, we've been trying to get more clarity from developer Crystal Dynamics on how the studio uses GenAI, and experience director Jeff Adams has somewhat clarified its use, identifying GenAI as a " tool ," one that helps the team " get the right answers faster. …
… It's consistently been a point of controversy when developers are caught having used GenAI without disclosing it to players, including one case that impacted The Alters, which did include developer 11 Bit Studios admitting to using GenAI for translations. …
… Arguably, his trademark content is the long series of exclusive developer interviews that have been cited by Wikipedia and by the biggest news media and gaming publications. …
… It's well known that Embark has been using GenAI tech, most controversially with its NPCs , in both ARC Raiders and The Finals, but Söderlund is clear to say that GenAI plays a small role in the studios work. …
… And it’s one I expect many developers recognize. …
… If that's really what most developers want before adding the technology, DLSS 5 may be doomed from the start. …
… You can't un-ring this bell, and now developers have a choice between losing their jobs or using the tech. …