Elon Musk has announced that his company, xAI, plans to launch an AI-generated video game that promises to be ‘great’ by the end of 2026. This announcement has drawn a wide range of responses from users on X (formerly Twitter), where many expressed skepticism and jokes about the feasibility of AI in gaming.

The video game development sector has increasingly integrated generative AI, with numerous advances occurring throughout the 2020s. In November 2024, Musk initiated his goal to establish an AI game studio with the intent to ‘make games great again.’

xAI’s Ambitious Plans

Musk revisited this topic in October 2026, stating that xAI would deliver ‘a great AI-generated game’ ahead of the year’s end. He shared this alongside a video snippet portraying modern military gameplay, produced using xAI’s Grok Imagine tool, known for creating multimedia content. This sparked discussions, particularly surrounding the origins of the footage shared, attributed to the notable Twitter user DogeDesigner, who is frequently associated with Musk.

Reactions from Gamers

General sentiments from the gaming community appear negative. Many individuals criticized Musk’s notion, questioning the appeal of an AI-generated game, and others ridiculed the footage for its lack of originality, labeling it as ‘generic’ and ‘soulless.’ Despite Musk’s commitment suggesting a fully AI-crafted game, he provided little detail regarding the project, igniting some controversy.

Given today’s technological capabilities, the timeline for a ‘great’ AI-generated game seems highly ambitious, with skepticism surrounding its feasibility for public enjoyment. Musk is well-known for setting high expectations, often associated with various ventures like Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and SpaceX initiatives.