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One in five new Steam games uses AI, lowering development barrier but raising trust hurdle
AI is spreading across game development, lowering production barriers, but user backlash when AI use is revealed is creating new hurdles around disclosure, review and trust, an analysis said. SteamDB data showed 1,704 of 8,700 titles in Steam Next Fest carried a generative AI tag. Korean game companies are adopting generative AI widely, including across entire firms. Still, disputes over AI use and job insecurity concerns are growing.
Games & Commerce
Nexon says no layoffs, 2027 target adjustment is a timeline issue
Nexon on Monday rejected the possibility of workforce cuts during a capital markets briefing in Tokyo and detailed its stance on 2027 targets and cost structure improvements. Chairman Patrick Soderlund said there are no plans for layoffs. CFO Shiro Uemura said the company aims to redeploy staff through pipeline adjustments rather than restructuring. CEO Jung-heon Lee said it wants to maintain project-based incentive pay while applying sharper standards to overall labor costs.
Games & Commerce
Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon aims to build lifelong relationships with players
Nexon CEO Lee Jung-heon said the company aims to move beyond one-off purchases to build lifelong relationships with players. Speaking at a capital market briefing in Tokyo, he reviewed progress since 2024 and outlined plans including franchise expansion, a pipeline of six new titles and an AI strategy called Monolake. He cited weaker results for Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and The First Descendant, while pointing to growth across MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter PC.