• Mon. Oct 6th, 2025

Ninja Theory used generative AI for Hellblade 2, but don’t panic

Ninja Theory used generative AI for Hellblade 2, but don’t panic

It’s no secret that generative AI has slowly been creeping its way into the videogame sphere for some time now. Whether you’re a staunch supporter or fierce critic, it’s a hot-button internet topic that everyone’s got an opinion on. When I sat down with environment art director Dan Atwell and VFX director Mark Slater Tunstill during my time at Ninja Theory head office for a behind-the-scenes look at Hellblade 2, it seemed prudent to ask them about their philosophy towards this emerging technology.

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