At a meeting with investors, Hiroki Totoki and Hideaki Nishino confirmed that Sony studios are actively using AI. In particular, developers are using the Mockingbird system, which automatically creates facial animations based on motion capture data. The technology is already being used in projects by studios working on major games.
Sony emphasizes that AI does not replace artists but relieves them of routine tasks. According to Nishino, the technology also allows for quickly converting videos into detailed 3D models, such as hair.
Hiroki Totoki stated:
AI is a powerful tool, but it is not a replacement for artists or creators. It is an amplifier of human imagination and a catalyst for new possibilities.
The use of AI in PlayStation Studios goes beyond animation. Technologies are being applied to accelerate testing and improve graphics. One example is the PS5 Pro and the PSSR system, which uses machine learning to enhance image clarity in games, including Ghost of Yotei.