Veteran indie developer scared to reveal new game in case it gets "slurped up by AI"

Lucas Pope says he’s hesitant to reveal his next game because generative AI and other developers could copy or absorb his ideas.

The veteran indie creator said he feels pressure to live up to the success of Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn.

His comments highlight wider fears in game development about AI-assisted imitation, idea theft, and announcing projects too early.