Best AI tools for game trailers and marketing

4 tools, in alphabetical order (this isn't a ranking). Check each tool's commercial-use notes before you ship assets in a game.

ToolFree planCommercial useAPIMCP
LayerFree planCommercial use allowedAvailableOfficial MCP server
Luma Dream MachinePaid onlyCommercial use allowedAvailableOfficial MCP server
Marble (World Labs)Free planRestricted (see notes)AvailableUnverified
RunwayFree trial or credits onlyCommercial use allowedAvailableOfficial MCP server

Tool details

Layer

Free tier + paid

Generative content platform aimed at game studios: style-trained models, concept art, marketing creatives and asset variations with team workflows.

Verdict: For studios that want style-trained generation with no per-seat fees; the pricing page lists a commercial licence for all users.

  • Concept art & 2D assets
  • Textures & materials
  • Trailers & marketing
Commercial use allowedFree planMCPAPI

Video and image generation with Luma's own models and third-party models, usable for trailer shots and marketing clips.

Verdict: For marketing video clips on a paid plan; commercial use is listed from the $30/month Plus tier, with no free plan.

  • Trailers & marketing
Commercial use allowedMCPAPI

Marble (World Labs)

Free tier + paid

Generates persistent 3D worlds from text, images, video, 360° panoramas or blocked-out 3D layouts. Exports Gaussian splats and GLB meshes, and records camera flythrough videos.

Verdict: For blocking out explorable environments or flythrough shots; exports go to Unity/Unreal via Gaussian-splat plugins, and commercial rights are listed on Pro.

  • Level & terrain generation
  • Trailers & marketing
Restricted (see notes)Free planAPI

Runway

Free tier + paid

AI video, image and audio generation (Runway Gen-4.5 plus third-party models), usable for trailer shots, teasers and marketing material.

Verdict: For generating trailer and teaser shots; the terms don't restrict commercial use of outputs, but Runway may train on your inputs and outputs.

  • Trailers & marketing
  • Concept art & 2D assets
Commercial use allowedMCPAPI