War Thunder Devs Reveal EdenSpark, an Open-Source AI-Assisted Game-Making Platform

Gaijin Entertainment, the studio behind War Thunder, Modern Warships, Aces of Thunder, and MWT: Tank Battles, has announced its most ambitious project yet: EdenSpark, an open-source, AI-assisted game creation platform that aims to make developing and publishing games as accessible as playing them. The platform, powered by Gaijin’s proprietary Dagor Engine, is designed to let anyone create, test, and share games directly on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, no dev kit or corporate registration required.

According to Gaijin’s official announcement post and the debut trailer, EdenSpark seeks to “lower the barriers to game development” by offering an intuitive toolkit paired with an AI assistant that can help with 3D modeling, coding, sound design, and gameplay logic. The studio describes it as a fully open-source platform, giving creators full ownership of their projects—something that sets it apart from proprietary creation tools like Dreams or Core.

“EdenSpark gives individual game creators easy access to consoles, even without a registered company or costly legal paperwork,” Gaijin explains. “Anyone will be able to turn their idea into a game and share it with friends on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox.”

Unlike traditional closed ecosystems, developers using EdenSpark will reportedly retain full ownership of their code and creations. Games can either stay within the EdenSpark community or be self-published independently, allowing creators to export and distribute their projects outside of the platform. Gaijin describes EdenSpark as a bridge between accessible game creation tools and professional development pipelines, bringing console publishing to the hands of everyday players.

“It’s the first platform that truly opens consoles to solo developers while guaranteeing they remain the owners of their games,” said Anton Yudintsev, co-founder of Gaijin Entertainment. “Whether you want to share a funny prototype with friends or build a real career as an independent studio, EdenSpark gives you both the tools and the freedom.”

One of EdenSpark’s standout features is its built-in AI assistant, which aims to streamline the creative process for both new and experienced developers.

• Beginners can use natural-language prompts to generate gameplay systems, art, or sound assets.

• Experienced developers can dive directly into the code to refine mechanics and design.

• The system will allow game creation directly on retail consoles—using just a keyboard as an accessory.

This AI integration will be fully introduced with the EdenSpark 1.0 release, scheduled for Summer 2026, following a closed beta planned for November 2025. Beta participants will gain access to early prototypes, development tools, and test environments to explore what the platform can do.

While the vision behind EdenSpark is ambitious, some key details remain unclear. It’s uncertain whether developers will be able to monetize their creations directly within the EdenSpark ecosystem, or if revenue would only be possible through self-publishing. Similarly, Gaijin hasn’t yet stated whether the company will take a percentage of profits from games made and sold using its platform.

Another major consideration is quality control. Given the AI-driven creation tools and low entry barrier, some critics have expressed concern that EdenSpark could become oversaturated with low-quality or AI-generated “slop” games, similar to what has flooded digital marketplaces in recent years. Gaijin has not yet revealed how it plans to handle moderation, curation, or discovery within the platform’s ecosystem.

Despite these uncertainties, EdenSpark represents one of the boldest attempts yet to democratize console game development. By combining open-source flexibility with console accessibility, Gaijin could potentially unlock a new generation of indie creators who’ve never had access to development tools of this caliber.

EdenSpark’s closed beta begins in November 2025, with its full 1.0 release planned for Summer 2026. More information and sign-ups are available on the official EdenSpark website.

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