Elon Musk has recently discussed his growing interest in AI-driven gaming. Taking to X, he revealed that xAI’s internal game studio plans to debut its first major title before the close of 2026.
Could an AI-generated game hit the market before GTA 6 does?
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has been exploring opportunities in the gaming industry for a while. Back in February, Musk posted a hiring notice on X (formerly Twitter) seeking game developers interested in creating AI-driven games from first principles. Later, on October 2, he once again shared a job listing for developers to join the xAI Game Studio.
Most recently, Musk took to X to announce that xAI’s game studio plans to launch an advanced AI-generated game before the end of next year. However, details such as the genre or what exactly Musk means by “AI-generated game” remain uncertain. The upcoming project might integrate the Grok 4 model and Grok Imagine video generator to build dynamic, real-time virtual environments.
Game studios have already started integrating artificial intelligence into their development processes — from creating AI-generated artwork to synthetic voice acting. Microsoft has even demonstrated an AI-powered version of Quake II that can render visuals in real time, while Roblox introduced its own AI tool, Roblox Cube, designed to assist developers in crafting new games. Hence, the prospect of a fully AI-developed game no longer seems unrealistic.
While specific information about xAI’s upcoming project remains limited, Elon Musk’s known interest in role-playing games (RPGs) such as Diablo IV, The Battle of Polytopia, and Path of Exile suggests that the company’s first major title might belong to this genre. Still, there’s also a chance it could take the form of a first-person shooter akin to Call of Duty or Battlefield, considering their widespread popularity among gamers.
