JIYI SOON: AI platform promises a game studio in minutes

Chinese startup JIYI has unveiled SOON, an AI-powered platform that turns a text description into a playable game prototype. It focuses on 2D and mini-games; during a 45-day second test, users created over 3,000 game projects. The company has raised nearly RMB 100 million ($14 million) across two rounds.

• SOON generates code, game logic, characters, scenes and UI from text prompts
• Over 3,000 game projects were created in 45 days of testing
• The platform targets 2D and mini-games rather than 3D titles
• JIYI raised nearly RMB 100 million ($14 million) from Bingo Group and others