ChatGPT code snuck onto the Playdate, but don't worry, handheld creators Panic are now barring AI games
By Phil Hayton
Published on April 20, 2026.
Panic Inc., the creator of the Playdate, has announced that it will no longer allow AI games on the platform. This comes ahead of Panic's Season 3 game drop. The announcement comes after the release of a game developed using ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, which was reportedly only for coding purposes rather than art. The publisher emphasised that no AI games can be used in season three games, including art, music, writing, and possibly even in future games. This move aligns with the publisher's overall ethos of creating a platform for indies.
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