The Application and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Game Character Creation

Authors

  • Xu Luo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/k768mv23

Keywords:

Generative Artificial Intelligence, Game Character, Artificial Intelligence Generated Content, Large Language Model

Abstract

As the game industry continues to develop, players are also increasingly demanding quality in game characters. In the traditional game character design process, there are some defects such as high cost, long cycle and limited diversity. In recent years, the breakthrough development of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) provides a new technical path for the creation of game character. This paper systematically summarizes the application of GenAI in game character creation, and analyzes the specific role fields of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) in the process of creating game characters, including character concept design, modeling, character personality characteristics and story background design, etc. This paper briefly introduces the principles of relevant technologies and the current challenges they face, and deeply studies the application scenarios and development trends of these technologies in the development of game characters. Through systematic review, it provides some reference value for role designers, AI developers and related researchers.

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Published

2025-12-19