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

Author: [Burcu Hakguder](https://layer.ai/authors/burcu) | Published: 2026-02-26

> Production-Grade AI Image Generation and Editing for Game Studios Layer’s AI image generation stack just expanded. We’ve added four powerful new models to the platform: Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image

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## Production-Grade AI Image Generation and Editing for Game Studios

Layer’s AI image generation stack just expanded.

We’ve added four powerful new models to the platform:

- **Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image aka Nano Banana 2 🍌**
- **Google Gemini 3.1 Flash Image Edit aka aka Nano Banana 2 🍌**
- **ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite**
- **ByteDance SeedDream 5 Lite Edit**

These models are now available inside **Layer’s AI Operating System for High-Velocity Entertainment Brands** → [layer.ai](/login?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2026_q1_product_update&utm_content=nano_banana_2_seedream)

![ src=](/src/assets/blog/google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-bytedance-seeddream-5-lite-are-now-live-on-layer/nMLG6GjfmMyllPkQ7Lwm5VIhJs.png)

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](/models/google--gemini-3.1-flash-image) (also known as Nano Banana 2) 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 **Layer’s structured workflows system, t** eams 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.

![ src=](/src/assets/blog/google-gemini-3.1-flash-image-bytedance-seeddream-5-lite-are-now-live-on-layer/lGRdbLxgOOnKTafnydBZ1WLVaM.png)

## 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)**, teams can batch-edit assets at scale — 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](/models/bytedance--seedream-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** — explore the full [model library](/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 Layer’s [enterprise](/enterprise)-ready architecture,
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) → [https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11202315-how-to-use-the-activity-feed-in-layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/11202315-how-to-use-the-activity-feed-in-layer)
- Workflows (automation at scale)
- Custom Model Libraries (IP consistency) → [https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12069058-understanding-models-in-layer](https://help.layer.ai/en/articles/12069058-understanding-models-in-layer)
- Enterprise Security Controls → [https://help.layer.ai/en/collections/7536798-managing-your-layer-organization](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 Layer’s 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.

👉 Try them today: [layer.ai](/login?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2026_q1_product_update&utm_content=nano_banana_2_seedream)

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