Overview
- Suda51 told Eurogamer that NetEase had folded an internal AI research group and instructed studios not to use generative AI.
- NetEase issued a statement saying the described shutdown and ban did not occur and that no related policies have been published.
- Company representatives said NetEase continues to work with AI and highlighted a planned GDC session on Sword of Justice Mobile’s AI technology.
- Reporting noted NetEase-affiliated titles with AI-driven features, including Where Winds Meet with unscripted, AI-powered NPC dialogue.
- Journalists characterized the discrepancy as likely stemming from a misunderstanding or mistranslation rather than a confirmed policy shift.