Microsoft has unveiled an AI-generated remake of Quake 2, and many fans have not taken kindly to the announcement. The use of generative AI in video games has only grown more contentious as it's become more prominent, but some studios still remain bullish on the technology's potential. Microsoft's new Quake 2 project is the latest example of this disconnect between fans and companies.
When Microsoft first developed its game-generating model, Muse, Xbox cited how AI could revive old games, and now it has put that idea to the test. Its in-browser demo replicates the 1997 FPS classic Quake 2 entirely through AI. As excited as Microsoft may have been about the accomplishment, though, it seems fans were less impressed by the concept.
Microsoft debuts a gaming-centric version of its Copilot AI assistant, which can guide players by analyzing their gameplay in real time.
Microsoft launched the AI-generated Quake 2 demo on April 5, and fans were quick to criticize it on social media. Some called out how it offers no perceived advantage over playing the original game while consuming considerably more energy. Others called it out for the potential long-term implications for human developers. While this...
