Pearl Abyss Apologizes For AI-Created Game Assets
Pearl Abyss apologizes after players and Reddit users discovered generative AI–created 2D assets in the PS5 open-world game Crimson Desert; the studio posted a statement on X and said the assets were used during early-stage iteration. The company said it will perform a comprehensive audit, issue patches to replace affected assets, and strengthen internal processes and disclosure practices going forward.
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Official company admission and imminent patch increase impact, limited by narrow scope focused on a single game.
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- Read Original'We Should Have Clearly Disclosed Our Use of AI': Crimson Desert Dev 'Sincerely Apologises' for Erroneously Including AI Art in PS5 Gamepushsquare.com
- Read OriginalPearl Abyss admits Crimson Desert has generative AI-made assets and adds Steam disclosurenotebookcheck.net
- Read OriginalPearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert "unintentionally included" AI-generated assets, and promises to remove thempcgamesn.com
- Read OriginalCrimson Desert dev apologizes for use of AI arttheverge.com
- Read OriginalCrimson Desert developer apologizes for ‘accidental’ inclusion of AI art, promises ‘comprehensive audit’videogameschronicle.com
