Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Director Casey Hudson Says It Won’t Take 200 Hours To Finish Or Use ‘Creatively Soulless’ GenAI

Bloomberg says former NetEase executive Simon Zhu is using a new holding company to fund studios that lost backing, including Arcanaut Studios and BulletFarm.

Casey Hudson says Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic will not use generative AI and is being designed to be shorter and more finishable.

The approach reflects a broader shift toward smaller teams, tighter scope, and more disciplined production in game development.

The report also signals growing skepticism about oversized projects and AI-heavy workflows as studios look for more sustainable funding models.