# Square Enix vets say devs of the future will need to ‘master the use of AI’, but the human touch will still be vital

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/square-enix-vets-say-devs-of-the-future-will-need-to-master-the-use-of-ai-but-the-human-touch-will-still-be-vital/
- Published: 2026-10-27T15:15:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T05:52:50+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/game-development/square-enix-vets-say-devs-of-the-future-will-need-to-master-the-use-of-ai-but-the-human-touch-will-still-be-vital/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Square Enix veterans expect AI to shape future game development.
- They say human creativity must remain central.
- Easier tools may also increase copying and competition.

## Summary

Veteran Square Enix developers Hiromichi Tanaka and Yoshinori Kitase say future game makers will need to learn how to use AI and other new tools. Their comments reflect a relatively positive view of the technology in Japan, while stressing that human creativity must remain central to making original games.

Kitase says major studios may need to rethink their development methods as accessible tools make game creation easier for people with limited experience. He argues that humans must still supply the initial creative idea, and Tanaka expects the industry to become a competition of ideas. The article also notes risks for independent developers, including games being copied and original work being crowded out by AI-generated content.

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