COMBO INSIGHTS: How Simple is Game Development with AIGC Now?

COMBO
4 min readJan 13, 2025

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The gaming industry is at the forefront of the AI revolution, with 2024 widely recognized as the “Year of AI Applications.” Top-tier developers like Ubisoft, Riot Games, and Epic Games are harnessing AI tools to accelerate production and unleash new creative possibilities.

COMBO, a Layer 2 solution focused on gaming, is advancing mini-game development with the support of key partners like Cocos Engine. As TON’s official mini-game engine, Cocos Engine exemplifies how AI-powered tools can transform the development process.

This article uses Cocos Engine as a case study to explore how AI-enhanced game engines are driving the future of mini-games.

The AIGC Advantage in Game Development

AI is changing how games are created. Here’s how AIGC tools are making an impact:

  • Asset Design at Lightning Speed

Tools like MidJourney enable developers to generate stunning icons and assets in minutes. For example, a sci-fi-themed game can have its entire iconography designed in a fraction of the usual time, saving up to 70% on production.

  • World-Building Made Easy:

AIGC can create massive in-game environments faster than ever. Developers have used it to generate 50 custom buildings for a sprawling 50,000-square-meter scene in just one week, cutting development timelines by 80%.

  • Simplified 3D Character Creation:

With AI tools, designing 3D avatars, animations, and materials is as easy as tweaking templates. This approach lets developers experiment with different styles and models without breaking a sweat.

GameGPT: AI That Builds Games

Cocos is raising the bar with its GameGPT framework, an AI-powered toolkit designed to simplify every stage of game development. The framework includes:

AI Assistant: Understands natural language inputs and guides development workflows.

Expert System: A task manager that integrates Cocos APIs and knowledge to execute commands efficiently.

Asset Services: Links digital asset generation with AI tools to deliver tailor-made solutions.

This system turns game creation into a three-step process: tell the AI your vision, let it allocate tasks, and deploy assets seamlessly. Beyond gaming, Cocos is extending its AI capabilities to virtual humans, XR, and intelligent systems, ensuring that its tech remains at the cutting edge.

Why Build on COMBO?

When we initiated COMBO, our aim was to facilitate game developers in achieving the rapid development of Web3 games. To accomplish this goal, our supports primarily concentrate on the following aspects:

  • Infrastructure: COMBO is built on the Optimism (OP) Stack, offering full EVM compatibility. It supports 5,000 TPS and keeps gas fees as low as 0.001 Gwei, ensuring scalability and cost efficiency.
  • Developer-First Tools: With plugins for popular engines like Cocos Creator, COMBO bridges the gap between traditional and Web3 game development. Its guides and documentation ensure a smooth transition for developers new to blockchain.

COMBO Plugin in Cocos Creator Game Engine

Deploying on COMBO is now easy with updated documentation and a developer quickstart guide:

We remain committed to supporting our users and developers as we continue to innovate and expand the COMBO network. Let’s COMBO up!

About COMBO

COMBO is a leading provider of scaling solutions for Web3 game development. By leveraging the world’s top game engine, COMBO is building an open-source, decentralized, game-oriented Layer2 that is accessible to everyone. It aims to maximize the potential of Web3 games by connecting game developers with the entire ecosystem in an efficient, affordable, and secure way.

Learn more about COMBO by visiting combonetwork.io or reviewing the developer documentation here. If you’re interested in deploying on the COMBO network, reach out to an expert.

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