Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, says it is “reviewing” the planned Fortnite collaboration after Epic highlights its use of generative AI in recent presentations. Multiple outlets report that Epic announced the upcoming crossover during its State of Unreal showcase, alongside other Fortnite-related collaborations and previews for Unreal Engine 6. Within hours of the broadcast, Poncle indicated it had concerns after learning more about Epic’s approach to generative AI, including how it is used to create or assist Fortnite assets and related workflows. The outlets describe Epic’s messaging as strongly focused on generative AI, with demonstrations and discussion of how the technology supports stages such as concept art and environmental modeling. While earlier reports confirm the collaboration was publicly announced by Epic, Poncle’s follow-up suggests it may reconsider or adjust plans in response to Epic’s stance on generative AI. No final decision about cancelling or proceeding with the collaboration is reported in these summaries; instead, Poncle characterizes its position as an active review prompted by Epic’s public statements.
Poncle reviews Vampire Survivors’ Fortnite collaboration after Epic’s generative AI announcements
Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, says it is “reviewing” the planned Fortnite collaboration after Epic highlights its use of generative AI in recent presentations. Multiple outlets report th...
- Epic announces a Fortnite collaboration with Vampire Survivors during its State of Unreal showcase.
- Poncle later says it is “reviewing” the planned collaboration.
- Poncle’s concern is tied to Epic’s public emphasis on generative AI for Fortnite asset creation and workflows.
- The generative AI discussion is presented as part of Epic’s broader Unreal Engine 6 plans.
- As of the reports, no confirmed cancellation or definitive outcome is announced—only that Poncle is reconsidering.
If you heard the sound of a wet fart reverberating throughout the world yesterday, it'll likely be thanks to the most recent State of Unreal, where Epic offered some more concrete details regarding its plans for Unreal Engine 6. Namely, that it wants to infuse it with generative AI, and there's also some bollocks about using your Fortnite skins in other games and vice versa. But speaking of Fortnite, the same showcase announced a Vampire Survivors collab was on the cards, only for developer poncle to learn about the generative AI stuff the same time as the rest of us and express some concern over it. Read more
2 months agoLast night, during its State of Unreal presentation, Epic unveiled a number of upcoming Fortnite collaborations with Control Resonant, Sonic Crossworlds Racing, Phantom Blade Zero, and the award-winning Vampire Survivors. However, a mere matter of hours later, Vampire Survivors developer Poncle said it was "reviewing" its Fortnite collaboration due to Epic's use of generative AI. Read more
2 months agoPoncle is apparently reconsidering its Fortnite collab after seeing how Epic is using generative AI to help design Fortnite assets.
2 months agoTaking a stand.Fortnite maker Epic is, perhaps unsurprisingly, all-in on generative AI – proudly so.It released various videos earlier this week, showing how it’s incorporating the controversial technology into its workflow, from concept art creation through to environmental models and everything in between.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
2 months agoPoncle doesn't seem as excited about genAI as Epic
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