AI generation of animated 2D sprites

Question

I am developing a 2D top-down view game (more specifically, a Factorio mod rather than a stand-alone game). I need several models of buildings with simple animations indicating that they “do stuff” (here are some examples from the original game: https://cdn.factorio.com/assets/img/blog/fff-351-beacon-loop.mp4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8SBp4SyvLc). Is there an AI image generator (like Midjourney or Dall-E) which can generate such animated sprites?

I'm ok with a paid subscription, but I would like the resulting images to be available without tedious legal limitations.

Letreece

Hey buddy, if you found any useful tools, I appreciate it to share with me – Abirritant

@Abirritant Haven't found anything so far. Will update this question if I do. – Letreece

Answer 1

You can generate such animated sprites using some specialized tools:

1. Pixel Art Generators: AI-based tools like Lospec or Artbreeder can create pixel art, which you can then animate using sprite editors. While they might not create animations directly, they can provide you with a starting point.

2. Procedural Animation Tools: There are tools like Spine or DragonBones that can be used to create procedural animations from base images. These tools are more sophisticated and can add a lot of flexibility to your animations.

3. Unity/Unreal Engine: While typically used for 3D games, these engines also have robust 2D capabilities and can handle sprite animation. You can import AI-generated assets and create animations directly within the engine.

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