TLDR: A recent rumor, attributed to industry leaker Nash Weedle, suggests that Ubisoft’s long-awaited ‘Beyond Good and Evil 2’ could utilize generative AI for the creation of non-player characters (NPCs). This development comes amidst the game’s nearly two-decade-long and often troubled production, adding a new dimension to the ongoing industry debate surrounding AI in game development.
The protracted development of Ubisoft’s ‘Beyond Good and Evil 2’ has once again become a focal point, with new rumors indicating the potential integration of generative artificial intelligence. According to industry leaker Nash Weedle, specialists in generative AI for crafting non-player characters (NPCs) have reportedly been brought onto the project. While Ubisoft has maintained that the game is still in active development at its Montpellier studio in France, these claims remain unconfirmed by the publisher.
The game’s journey has been notably arduous, spanning nearly two decades since its initial reveal in 2008. After years of what many fans dubbed ‘development hell,’ ‘Beyond Good and Evil 2’ was formally announced at E3 2017, with its last public trailer released in 2018. The project faced further setbacks with the tragic passing of its creative director, Emile Morel, in 2023. Weedle’s recent leaks also suggest a potential pause in development earlier in 2025 and a consideration for changing the game’s title, alongside an unreleased story trailer, hinting at deeper internal challenges.
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The rumored adoption of generative AI places ‘Beyond Good and Evil 2’ squarely within a contentious industry-wide discussion. Many developers express concerns that such technology could displace human artists and writers, leading to initiatives like the ‘No Gen AI Seal,’ which stands against the widespread use of generative AI in game creation. Furthermore, platforms like Steam now mandate developers to disclose any use of generative AI in their titles, highlighting the growing scrutiny and ethical considerations surrounding this technology. Should these rumors prove true, ‘Beyond Good and Evil 2’ would join a growing list of titles exploring AI’s role in game development, potentially setting a significant precedent given its high-profile and complex history.
