Crimson Desert admits it used generative AI for “early-stage iteration” and apologises AI images were not replaced before release

Crimson Desert admits it used generative AI for “early-stage iteration” and apologises AI images were not replaced before release

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has responded to claims its latest game used AI to generate images, admitting “2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools”, but claims it had always intended to replace them before release. We reported signs of AI-generated art and AI-generated translation in Crimson…

‘We Should Have Clearly Disclosed Our Use of AI’: Crimson Desert Dev ‘Sincerely Apologises’ for Erroneously Including AI Art in PS5 Game

‘We Should Have Clearly Disclosed Our Use of AI’: Crimson Desert Dev ‘Sincerely Apologises’ for Erroneously Including AI Art in PS5 Game

Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss has released a groveling apology after generative AI assets were discovered in the enormous PS5 open world game. In a statement posted to X (or Twitter) moments ago, it explained that it used the technology to help “explore tone and atmosphere” but always intended to replace them with art created…

Granblue Fantasy Dev Cygames Apologises for AI Studio Announcement Following Backlash

Granblue Fantasy Dev Cygames Apologises for AI Studio Announcement Following Backlash

Having officially established ‘Cygames AI Studio’ just last week, Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has now published an apology on social media. As you can imagine, the initial announcement went down incredibly poorly, given the heavy cynicism that currently surrounds generative AI use in video games. Without going into too much detail, the company stated that…