Pearl Abyss has reaffirmed its plans to expand AI-assisted game development, citing the open-world action-adventure game "DokeV" as a prime example. The title currently leverages AI to pre-test multiple design concepts, reducing the time required for proof-of-concept phases, with a release target set for the second half of 2028.
In its financial report for Q3 2026, released on November 12, the company stated that AI will be used to automate repetitive tasks, assist in content creation, and improve testing efficiency, with applications gradually expanding across the entire development pipeline. This strategy continues the direction outlined in the Q2 2026 financial report.
Previously, the "DokeV" team had to manually implement game systems before validating designs; now, they can use AI to rapidly test multiple proposals before full implementation. Pearl Abyss emphasizes that AI is only used to assist with concept validation and improve development workflows, while the core gameplay experience and actual content production remain led by the development team.
Under the current schedule, Pearl Abyss plans to reveal development progress for "DokeV" within 2026 and prepare to launch official promotional campaigns, including demos, around the second half of 2027. The second half of 2028 remains the targeted release window, not a confirmed launch date.