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Google Nano Banana 2 π & ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite Are Now Live on Layer

Burcu Hakguder
Feb 26, 2026

Production-Grade AI Image Generation and Editing for Game Studios
Layerβs AI image generation stack just expanded.
Weβve added four powerful new models to the platform:
Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image aka Nano Banana 2 π
Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Edit aka aka Nano Banana 2 π
ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite
ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite Edit
These models are now available inside Layerβs AI Operating System for High-Velocity Entertainment Brands β https://app.layer.ai/

If your team produces:
User acquisition creatives
LiveOps assets
In-game art
Store visuals
Marketing campaigns
This is a meaningful production upgrade. This is not a playground model drop.
This is operational AI image infrastructure integrated directly into your workflows.
Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
Fast, High-Fidelity AI Image Generation
Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image is optimized for rapid, high-quality text-to-image generation.
It delivers:
Strong prompt adherence
Clean compositions
Reliable subject consistency
Fast iteration cycles
For UA and marketing teams, that means:
Faster A/B creative testing
High-quality ad variants at scale
Reduced design bottlenecks
When used inside Layerβs structured workflows system, teams can organize creative outputs across campaigns and collaborators seamlessly and revisit them via activity feed export them to their favorite tools in the tech stack.

Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Edit
Advanced AI Image Editing for Production Teams
The editing variant unlocks powerful AI-assisted modifications, including:
Inpainting
Outpainting
Object-level refinement
Style-preserving edits
Targeted corrections
Combined with Layer Workflows (node-based automation built for games) β https://layer.ai/workflows teams can batch-edit assets at scale β without manual repetition.
For studios running UA, LiveOps or seasonal campaigns, this dramatically reduces turnaround time.
ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite
Style Stability & IP Consistency
SeedDream 5 Lite is designed for visually rich, style-consistent image generation.
It excels in:
Stylized character rendering
Consistent art direction
Detailed lighting control
Texture clarity
For game studios maintaining strong IP guidelines, this is critical. Layer supports Custom Model Libraries for IP consistency β https://layer.ai/models
This ensures your creative system aligns with brand standards across UA, in-game, and marketing assets.
ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite Edit
Precision Editing with Visual Continuity
The editing variant enhances:
Clean object swaps
Accurate inpainting
Style retention across edits
Controlled iteration
When paired with Layerβs enterprise-ready architecture β https://layer.ai/security
teams can scale editing workflows without compromising governance or compliance.
This is particularly valuable for larger studios with structured review pipelines.
Why This Matters for Game Studios
Layer is purpose-built for creative operations in gaming. By adding Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite (and their editing variants), Layer expands:
Multi-model creative flexibility
High-volume image production
Structured collaboration
Automated batch workflows
Enterprise-ready AI governance
Unlike standalone AI tools, these models operate inside:
Drive & activity feed (organized asset management) β https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11202315-how-to-use-the-activity-feed-in-layer
Workflows (automation at scale) β https://layer.ai/workflows
Custom Model Libraries (IP consistency) β https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12069058-understanding-models-in-layer
Enterprise Security Controls β https://help.layer.ai/en/collections/7536798-managing-your-layer-organization
Who Should Use These Models?
UA & Performance Marketing Teams
Generate high-performing creatives faster with structured iteration pipelines.
UA Teams: Produce trends-driven assets quickly and consistently.
LiveOps Teams: Produce event-driven assets quickly and consistently.
Game Studios: Maintain IP integrity while scaling asset production.
Creative Directors: Experiment across multiple visual directions within a unified system.
Strategic Impact for Layer Users
Layer is building the AI Operating System for High-Velocity Entertainment Brands.
These additions:
Expand Layerβs multi-model stack
Improve creative reliability
Reduce production friction
Accelerate throughput
Strengthen IP consistency
Creative teams no longer just generate images. They build scalable creative systems. These models are now part of that system.
π Try them today: https://app.layer.ai/

