Steam Next Fest's press preview page listed 8,011 demos ahead of the October event, PC Gamer reported, roughly double June's count. One studio cancelled a planned Steam demo over fears of AI-made clones.
The model has enabled quick production of low-quality clones and mash-ups, including multiple Roblox copies of incremental games within hours of their original release.
The studio cited fears that AI tools could quickly replicate the game's presentation and gameplay, opting instead for closed play sessions under participation requirements.
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