Broken Sword creator chose human artists over AI for all 55,000 new frames of animation in the upcoming 2 remake

Charles Cecil, the creator of the Broken Sword series, has confirmed that the upcoming remake of 'Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged' will rely entirely on human artists for its 55,000 frames of new animation. While Cecil acknowledges that AI has a place in modern development—specifically noting its use for initial upscaling tasks—he emphasizes that human characterization and expression are essential for the game's artistic vision. By choosing manual animation over generative AI, the team aims to capture subtle details, such as eye movement and emotional nuance, which Cecil believes AI cannot replicate. The project, scheduled for 2027, also serves as an opportunity to fix long-standing bugs and restore cut content from the original 1997 release. Cecil argues that while technology can assist in technical processes, the soul of the game remains rooted in the deliberate, creative choices made by human developers.