More and more game studios are actively discussing and considering the impact of new AI technologies in their development. Honkai: This includes miHoYo, the developer of Star Rail.
The fourth entry in the Honkai series launched last week for PC and mobile, bringing the gacha and other systems familiar from previous open-world hit Genshin Impact to the classic RPG format familiar to previous Honkai games. brought to
Also like Genshin Impact, Collapse: Starrail is a massive game with plans to keep growing over time. It stands to reason that despite the human participation, the developers used at least some AI techniques to polish the handcrafted design elements.
“Our team pays a lot of attention to AI, especially its impact on the gaming industry,” read the response from the Honkai: Star Rail development team when IGN asked about advances in AI technology. I was. “In fact, the latest AI technologies have already been integrated into Honkai: Starrail. These technologies have been implemented to improve the character’s facial appearance and behavioral patterns, resulting in a more natural look overall. enhances the immersive gaming experience with
That said, in some areas of Honkai: Star Rail, miHoYo in particular, I feel the AI isn’t quite ready to touch yet, but it could be in the future. Content scripting. We don’t see any AI writing in Honkai: Star Rail, especially given that the game is story-driven. Still, miHoYo says he thinks more in-depth AI applications for scripting are “definitely interesting.”
“Having said that, we also found that the current application of AI is still limited. It’s like the “top” technique.we focus on [repercussions] and AI development, coming up with more robust implementations in the future. “
After Honkai, Starrail
In the same interview, we also asked about future content planning for “Collapse: Starrail”. MiHoYo didn’t provide much new specific details, pointing out that future plans will be announced when the studio is ready. , announced a major update and confirmed that it is a long-term game with “forever plans and goals” with future special programs to introduce new in-game content.
Honkai: Star Rail also features some familiar faces from previous Honkai games and is a spiritual sequel to that series, but other crossovers like Genshin Impact and other games are off the table. But miHoYo says it’s too early to consider it right now. Honkai: Not Starrail’s Paimon…for now.
Finally, when asked about the Xbox and Switch console releases, miHoYo reiterated that there were no “specific updates on other platforms”. Still in the works for a date yet to be announcedNotably, Genshin Impact was announced with a Nintendo Switch release, but has yet to see handheld action more than two years after its initial PC, PlayStation, and mobile release.
Since its release, “Honkai Star Rail” has attracted attention, including the voices of fans. Mysterious love for a certain trash canHonkai: If you’re doing Starrail yourself, Wiki guides help.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. you can find her on her twitter @duck valentine.
