# developer skepticism

Roblox's AI-Driven Photorealism Faces Skepticism from Developers

Roblox's push for AI-powered photorealistic games via Roblox Reality meets resistance from developers, who question its appeal to the average player. Alec Kieft, co-creator of 99 Nights in the Forest, argues the platform's lo-fi aesthetic is a deliberate feature, not a bug. The debate highlights a potential misunderstanding of Roblox's core appeal.