Konami developer responds to Hideo Kojima’s remarks on AI, says Silent Hill f makes “bold choices AI could never make”

そういう意味ではサイレントヒルfのような、従来路線から大きく飛躍した作品は、AIに取って代わられにくいもの。AIはサイレントヒルを舞台にした続編の企画書は作れるかもしれないが、日本を舞台にするとか、竜騎士先生を起用するとか、そういう大胆な挑戦はできない。 https://t.co/KfSP8j69KgOctober 20, 2025

That line of thinking is understandable. Silent Hill f diverges markedly from previous entries — from its 1960s Japanese backdrop to its unsettling themes — and enlisting a distinctive writer like Ryukishi07 adds nuances and deliberate choices that current generative systems can’t replicate. As an observer and fan, the human judgment behind those creative risks is clearly evident.

Kojima and Okamoto aren’t alone in debating generative AI’s place in games. Veteran Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu recently said he’s never used AI and likely never will, calling it unrewarding, while Arc Raiders lead Patrick Söderlund has argued that games “can’t be built by an AI” and expressed hope they never will.

The consensus across much of the industry seems to be that AI can streamline mechanical or repetitive work, but it lacks the human intuition and creative risk-taking essential to meaningful game development.

While you’re here, check out our Silent Hill f review, and if you’ve already dived into the new horror release, our guide to Silent Hill f’s endings.