Following Epic's recent heavy embrace of generative AI in Unreal Engine 6, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle appears to have concerns

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1. 1d ago

   Poncle Re-evaluates Fortnite Collaboration Over Epic AI Integration

   Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reviewing a planned crossover with Fortnite. The studio is reconsidering the deal after Epic Games detailed its use of generative AI in art and design. This follows announcements regarding AI tools in Unreal Engine 6 and Unreal Engine 5.8.

   What's confirmed:

   • Poncle is reviewing its planned collaboration with Fortnite.
   • Epic Games confirmed the use of generative AI tools in the art and design process of Fortnite.
   • Epic Games announced generative AI features for Unreal Engine 6 and Unreal Engine 5.8.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Vampire Survivors and Fortnite crossover might be cancelled.
   • The Fortnite crossover deal was lucrative.
   confidence 90%
2. 3d ago

   Poncle Reviews Fortnite Crossover After Epic AI Reveal

   Vampire Survivors developer Poncle is reconsidering a planned collaboration with Fortnite. The studio is reviewing the deal following Epic Games' announcement of generative AI integration in Unreal Engine 6. This decision follows a State of Unreal showcase where Epic detailed its AI strategy.

   What's confirmed:

   • Epic Games is integrating generative AI into upcoming versions of Unreal Engine.
   • Poncle is reviewing its planned Fortnite collaboration.
   • Epic Games announced several Fortnite collaborations during a State of Unreal showcase.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Poncle may scrap the Fortnite crossover entirely.
   • Artists are rejecting a Fortnite video intended to launder Epic's AI art pipeline.
   • Epic is using generative AI in Fortnite to intentionally make mistakes.
   confidence 90%