Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, has issued an apology for accidentally featuring AI-generated artwork in the recently-released open-world RPG.
Crimson Desert arrived on March 19, and in the few days since launch a number of players have reported instances of generative AI appearing in the game, specifically in regard to in-game paintings. In response, Pearl Abyss has issued the following statement:
During development, some 2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools. These assets helped us rapidly explore tone and atmosphere in the earlier phases of production. However, our intention has always been for any such assets to be replaced, following final work and review by our art and development teams, with work that aligned with our quality standards and creative direction.
Following reports from our community, we have identified that some of these assets were unintentionally included in the final release. This is not in line with our internal standards, and we take full responsibility for it. We also acknowledge that we should have clearly disclosed our use of AI. While these tools were primarily used during early production, with the expectation that these assets would be replaced prior to release, we recognize that this does not excuse the lack of transparency. We sincerely apologize for these oversights.
The developer added that it will be “conducting a comprehensive audit of all in-game assets and are taking steps to replace any affected content,” with updated assets to be implement in future patches.
You can read our full Crimson Desert review here.
[Source – Pearl Abyss on X via Eurogamer]
