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.