Detroit Become Human was way ahead of its time: I replayed it in 2026 to unlock every ending and it broke my AI skeptic mind

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It's been eight years since Detroit: Become Human was first released on the PlayStation 4. When I first played it, back in the day, it felt unlike any other game. Meticulous writing, fleshed-out dialogue, and the very real consequences of my actions in a game where every choice makes a difference. Needless to say, it's one of my favorite games of all time — and it's ageing like a fine wine.The world in 2018, for those who remember, felt very different. I'd just finished my undergraduate degree and was thinking of what I wanted my future to look like. I was honing my writing skills, and even though the internet wasn't as advanced as it is today, it was still a sight to behold. AI was a distant reality, which is why Detroit: Become Human felt like an extremely futuristic game, set in the year 2038.But AI has come leaps and bounds since then, for better or for worse depending on how you feel about it, and the game feels more poignant than ever. For the last couple of weeks, I've been replaying Detroit: Become Human, and after over 100 hours, I've finally unlocked every ending (85 in total). As an AI skeptic, the game has broken my mind.Every decision matters