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Marathon Cinematic Director Alberto Mielgo Denies AI Use, Credits 155-Person Team

His statement follows months of scrutiny of Bungie's creative practices.

Overview

  • Mielgo posted on Instagram that the eight-minute reveal short is "not AI" and said every element was produced by humans.
  • He said the film was created over months by a team of 155 artists across painting, animation, 2D and 3D work, compositing, and rendering.
  • He added that he has "no idea" about AI as a concept but believes it cannot replace the joy of making art, noting his post text was edited with ChatGPT.
  • In now-deleted comments reported by The Game Post, he reportedly said assets tied to Bungie's admitted unauthorized use did not reach his team or appear in the trailer.
  • Bungie delayed Marathon indefinitely in June after alpha feedback, and a Sony CFO's comment this month suggested a possible launch by March next year without formal confirmation.