NEXON Unveils Unreal Engine 5 RPG “Project EL” with AI-Powered Development

NEXON is integrating generative AI into the development of Project EL, its upcoming open-world fantasy RPG built on Unreal Engine 5. This strategic move aims to:

• Boost development efficiency
• Deliver innovative gameplay
• Strengthen global competitiveness

AI Integration & Hiring Push

Prompt Engineering Focus: NEXON is recruiting “Prompt Managers” to refine AI-driven workflows.

AI-Generated Creatures: A dedicated “AI Creature Designer” role will oversee monster/biome development.

Industry Trend: Follows Rovio (Angry Birds) in adopting AI for production scaling.

Contrast with NEXON’s Other Titles:

Unlike Blue Archive (which prioritizes human-led design), Project EL fully embraces AI-assisted creation.

Game Details

Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation, Xbox

World Scale: 10km×10km magic-fantasy open world

Art Style: High-fidelity realism

Development Stage: Pre-production (prototype completed)

Key Features:

• Morality System: Play as a hero or villain, leading factions dynamically.
• Co-op RPG: Seamless multiplayer action with synchronized open-world events.

Strategic Vision

Project EL represents NEXON’s long-term bet on AI-augmented game development, beyond just a new title.