Bitmagic has announced that its groundbreaking generative AI-powered game development platform is now accessible to the public through a closed alpha program.
This innovative platform empowers aspiring game developers to bring their ideas to life in 3D. Users can simply input a description into a text prompt, and Bitmagic will transform those words into fully playable games.
According to the company, Bitmagic is the first system globally that enables users to create fully playable games with just a single prompt. Demonstrations of the platform show how quickly it generates game assets, which seamlessly come together like a waterfall in a scene.
The Bitmagic platform constructs a game concept, develops a compelling background story, and creates an immersive 3D environment. It designs gameplay mechanics and integrates various gameplay elements, resulting in engaging games that offer 15 to 30 minutes of playtime. The Bitmagic engine delivers stunning graphics, realistic nature simulations—including weather, wildlife, and seasonal changes—as well as full physics capabilities.
Bitmagic’s vision is to make game development accessible to everyone. With millions of gamers harboring creative ideas for games, Bitmagic allows users to articulate their vision through descriptive prompts. The resulting games rival those created by professional developers in quality and playability.
Creators can further refine their games by specifying changes or new features, effectively collaborating with an AI game designer. Currently, game styles are limited to third-person, character-driven formats, but new capabilities will be rolled out through monthly updates over the next year.
Jani Penttinen, CEO of Bitmagic, stated, “With over three billion gamers worldwide, the games available today are predominantly created by a small group of about 200,000 professional developers, many of whom are white, middle-aged men. Creating games has traditionally been challenging, reserved for a select few due to the requisite skills. Bitmagic aims to democratize game development. By enabling millions to create games they want to play, we will unleash a diverse array of game experiences like never before. Bitmagic will revolutionize game development, similar to what YouTube and Netflix achieved for video production.”
The platform is currently accessible at http://bitmagic.games. While initial access is limited, new users are being onboarded gradually. Interested creators can queue for access by joining the Bitmagic Discord server.
Currently, the Bitmagic platform is available for Windows as a single-player experience, with plans to add iOS and Android support next year, along with multiplayer gameplay options.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Bitmagic is owned by its founders and early-stage investors. The team behind Bitmagic brings over 30 years of experience in building games and game engines.
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