Capcom outlines plans to integrate AI into game development workflows

During a presentation at the Capcom Open Conference RE: 2026, programmer Satoshi Ishida outlined a multi-year plan to integrate AI into Capcom’s internal development workflows. The stated goal is to evolve the RE Engine into an "AI-generation game engine" incrementally, culminating in a "future where we create games together with AI," according to a translation cited by The Verge.

Ishida framed AI integration as a response to the growing complexity of producing large-scale titles like Resident Evil, where even routine tasks can become time-consuming. He emphasized using AI to improve development efficiency rather than to generate in-game assets, a stance Capcom has reiterated publicly.

The roadmap presented by Ishida suggests a phased approach, with no immediate shift to AI-generated content. Instead, the focus is on gradually embedding AI tools into existing pipelines to streamline workflows. The studio has previously stated it will not use AI-generated assets in its games, a position Ishida’s comments appear to align with.