Usage of AI-Generated and Assisted Illustrations in Shadow Empire Post-release Illustration Creation Process The developers use Midjourney and Nano Banana to generate high-resolution illustrations for new functionality added post-release, particularly for Vidcom and Stratagem artwork. These images are often post-processed by hand, as well as enhanced using tools like Magnific, Topaz Labs, or other upscaling and refinement software. AI in Post-release Portrait Art Portraits: A base image is generated using Midjourney with a generic prompt such as “portrait of young woman, military.” Smaller parts (eyes, nose, mouth, hair, etc.) are overlaid using DALL·E to create variations. Aging effects are achieved by rendering an older skin texture with partial transparency over the younger base face. The older the character, the more opaque the overlay becomes. (Note: Eyes and lips often retain a youthful appearance.) This effect is gradually applied using a limited number of sprite layers, allowing nuanced visual transitions. AI-Generated Art in Post-release Game Content The game includes AI-generated and AI-assisted illustrations for Vidcoms and Stratagems. All such AI-generated art is pre-generated — no generative AI tools are called or used in real-time by the game itself. The intention is to provide players with an option to toggle between the original and updated AI-enhanced graphics via preferences. (Note: This is an aim and may not yet apply to all content.)
Age ratings
GermanyUSK
6
IndonesiaIGRS
13
BrazilClassInd
10
GermanySteam
12
Steam hardware compatibility
Steam Deck
unsupported
Steam Machine
unsupported
Other SteamOS devices
unsupported
Steam Frame standalone
unknown
Features
8
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Shared/Split Screen PvP
Languages
1
Supported languages
Language
Full audio
English
No
Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen
Family Sharing
System requirements
minimum
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: 1.5 GHZ
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 1 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible 9 Sound Card
recommended
Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: 1.5 GHZ
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 8MB video memory, 1280x768 or higher resolution