As Steam early access sensation Far Far West sells over 1 million copies in three weeks, publisher Fireshine Games rejects generative AI
The early access game Far Far West has sold over 1 million copies in just three weeks since its launch on Steam. Publisher Fireshine Games has stated it will not collaborate with developers who rely on generative AI tools for game creation. However, the company acknowledges that some AI tools, like code completion, may still be utilized in the development process.
- ▪Far Far West launched on April 28 and has quickly gained popularity on Steam.
- ▪The game has sold over 1 million copies despite being in early access.
- ▪Fireshine Games CEO Brian Foote emphasized the company's rejection of generative AI in core game development.
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Home News Far Far West As Steam early access sensation Far Far West sells over 1 million copies in three weeks, publisher Fireshine Games rejects generative AI But some AI tools are allowed. Image credit: Fireshine Games <img alt="Fran Ruiz avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/fran-j-ruiz-author.png?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="180" > News by Fran Ruiz Contributor Published on May 19, 2026 Follow Far Far West Far Far West - a sci-fi fantasy co-op shooter that launched on 28th April - is off to a fantastic early access start on Steam, and its publisher is now making it very clear it's not interested in working with developers that use generative AI tools.
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