Sony's new studio Dark Outlaw Games recruits artists: proficiency in AI tools becomes a must-have skill

2025-05-25 21:42:24|Myriagame |source：minecraft skins

Dark Outlaw Games is a newly established PlayStation studio, born from Deviation Games, led by Jason Blundell, the zombie mode creator of Call of Duty: Black Ops.The developer is hiring a concept art crafter for their first 3A game, but interestingly, this position requires proficiency in using generative AI tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, and Stable Diffusion.This seems to be the first time PlayStation first-party studios have pushed for a generative AI experience so directly.

According to The Game Post, the job ad reads: "Our studio in Los Angeles is looking for a senior concept artist to report directly to our art director. The ideal candidate needs to be proactive, have excellent digital illustration, 3D modeling, character design, graphic design skills, familiar with generative AI tools, and have a passion for game production. Join us to create a truly unique 3A masterpiece!"

In the Qualification Requirements section, candidates are clearly required to "master their proficiency in using generative AI tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, ChatGPT or similar platforms."

In the responsibilities description, one of the work of the concept artist is to “optimize and polish 2D art works co-created by human artists and generative AI tools.”

The 2025 GDC survey shows that gaming companies are accelerating the adoption of AI tools regardless of whether employees agree or not.Concerns about the technology include whether using tools based on the use of misappropriation of other people's work is ethical and concerns that companies will lay off employees through the craze of generative AI, resulting in ongoing job losses.At least from rumors, artists and screenwriters have suffered particularly severe impacts in the recent large-scale layoffs in the gaming industry.

"I think the gaming industry will face a dual need: on the one hand, the need for innovative AI-driven experiences, and on the other hand, the need for hand-crafted, thoughtful content. It is crucial to find the right point between leveraging AI and retaining the balance between artificial creation."

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Sony had at least tried to turn the protagonist Aloy of "Horizon: Zero Dawn" into an AI-powered chatbot.

At the same time, on platforms such as Steam, if finished games use assets generated by AI, this practice must be disclosed on the store page.Call of Duty is one of the series that is often criticized by fans because it seems to use AI-generated look, player cards, and marketing material.

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