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Capcom integrated Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology into Resident Evil Requiem, an upcoming title as of early 2026. DLSS 5 uses a real-time AI model to enhance lighting, materials, and visual fidelity in game frames, and is an opt-in feature for players using compatible Nvidia graphics hardware.

DLSS 5 takes each game frame's color and motion vectors as input and uses an AI neural rendering model to infuse the scene with photorealistic lighting and materials. Nvidia lists Capcom as a supporting publisher, and Capcom's executive producer Jun Takeuchi issued a supporting statement for the technology. However, multiple reports indicated that Capcom's own developers were not informed of Nvidia's public demo beforehand. The technology is optional for players and Capcom has stated it retains control over its application. DLSS 5 was announced in March 2026 and is planned for release in fall 2026.

Capcom uses Navigation AI systems built into its proprietary RE ENGINE to control how enemy characters and non-player characters (NPCs) move and find paths through game environments. This system is used in all games built on RE ENGINE, including Resident Evil 4, Monster Hunter Rise, and Street Fighter 6.

The Navigation AI system in RE ENGINE uses pathfinding algorithms and AI maps (NavMeshes) to determine how characters, enemies, and companions select destinations and follow movement paths through the game world. Capcom's 2023 Open Conference documented in detail how the system works, including per-character NavMesh configurations, behavior trees for certain enemy types, and development tools like the AIMapDebugger. The system is a foundational component of RE ENGINE, which has been Capcom's primary game engine since its debut with Resident Evil 7 in 2017.

Capcom tested a Google Cloud-based system that uses generative AI to produce concept ideas and initial visual references for in-game environments, helping developers manage the enormous volume of object designs needed during production. The system was built by technical director Kazuki Abe and, as of early 2025, remained a prototype with positive internal feedback.

The system takes text, images, and tables about the game being developed as input, then uses Google's Gemini Pro, Gemini Flash, and Imagen models to generate and evaluate ideas against predetermined quality criteria, automatically refining outputs. According to Abe, Gemini delivers results in seconds, which he called an essential advantage for game development speed. As of the February 2026 investor briefing, Capcom stated it is actively testing generative AI methods across graphics, sound, and programming departments to improve efficiency and productivity, while maintaining that AI-generated materials will not appear in final game content.