Half of Steam's Current Top 10 Best-Selling Games Are From Devs Who Embraced Gen AI
Half of the current top 10 best-selling games on Steam are from developers who have adopted or are exploring generative AI technology.Summary
Despite recent community backlash following Larian Studios' announcement regarding Divinity, Steam's current top 10 global best-sellers list reveals that half of the games originate from studios embracing generative AI.
Currently, three of these top-selling games openly disclose their use of AI, primarily for NPC voice acting, as seen in titles like Arc Raiders and Where Winds Meet. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also used generative AI for asset creation, which was later patched out, leading to its disqualification from an Indie Game Award for non-disclosure.
Furthermore, studios behind other top sellers, such as those for Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Baldur’s Gate 3, have either confirmed exploration of AI (Larian) or suggested likely adoption (Warhorse Studios). This trend suggests that many developers are accepting AI's role in creating AAA titles, a sentiment echoed by industry veterans like Hideo Kojima.
(Source：Clawsomegamer)