Japanese game developer Level-5 has revealed plans to issue corrected versions of certain game trailers and promotional artwork showcased during its “Level-5 VISION 2026 II: Dreams” event, alongside clarifying its future approach to generative AI. The company stated it will address mistakes stemming from both AI utilization and human oversight, with the revised materials scheduled for release during Tokyo Game Show 2026.
Level-5 specifically tackled concerns about the key artwork for Yo-kai Watch 2: Haunted Domain. Some viewers had speculated that the unusual appearance of power lines and vending machines was due to AI implementation, but the studio clarified that these elements were manually drawn by its artists. Certain details were intentionally simplified or omitted as they were deemed background components. Nevertheless, human errors were also identified.
Furthermore, Level-5 explicitly confirmed that no AI modifications were made to Nathan Adams’ facial features between the Nintendo Direct and Level-5 VISION 2026 II: Dreams previews. The studio explained that the tighter deadline for the Nintendo Direct prevented the team from finalizing Nathan’s character model in time. The VISION 2026 II: Dreams footage presents the most recent iteration of Nathan’s model, accounting for the differences. The developer also affirmed that no AI was employed in the promotional video for Professor Layton and The New World of Steam.
Level-5 offered an apology for the skepticism and confusion it generated, acknowledging that its casual use of AI in some videos led to even human mistakes being mistaken for AI artifacts. Going forward, the studio intends to restrict AI applications to “efficiency-enhancing purposes” and avoid direct use in promotional materials. Although AI was utilized in the presentation, the developer emphasized that its upcoming games contain no direct AI integration in their actual content.