Pearl Abyss left some AI-generated breadcrumbs in its latest role-playing video game, Crimson Desert, and then issued an apology to its user base that swelled to two million on its very first day of release. The official Twitter (now X) handle of the game made a post about it, concluding that they are “conducting a comprehensive audit of all in-game assets.” See the post below.
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The in-game assets in scrutiny are 2d props like paintings, which IGN also highlighted in one of their recent stories. You can clearly see odd images, like horse-people, showing that this generative technology is still in its hallucinating phase.
The game’s Steam page now also has an AI disclosure now after the event came to light. As of this writing, the game has “Mostly Positive” reviews there. However, multiple instances have happened with games being review bombed following events that fans criticized and losing the positive ratings on the platform. Some recent such incidents include video games like Helldivers 2, Stardew Valley, War Thunder, and more.
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Though AI was used in the Pearl Abyss game, it was meant for 2D props in it. The overall quality is beautiful, so don’t let these things stop you from experiencing a magical but violent world. You’ll begin the game with a character named Kliff but later unlock a couple more. There’s a range of fun activities in it while completing the story, including mounting the dragons, which is the best way to enjoy the vistas of this universe.
The Trust Issue
Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly a part of video games but is more involved in technicalities. Adding AI-generated art in it may generate trust issues if we consider the case of Crimson Desert. The fact that they disclosed and apologized for this after the players pointed out the issue will likely hurt their image a little. But we do have to consider the fact that they did accept the mistake and are now working on it. Though we can’t say if it will be of any avail.
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This debate is still hot over social platforms like Reddit and Twitter, and you can see a wealth of opinions telling us the same about trusting the game.
For example, this one comment by a user named Daycare-Millionaires suggests users care about a great game instead of focusing on 2d props.
On the other hand, another comment by another user called LUNA indicates the sacred user trust.
Pearl Abyss needs to clear all the AI breadcrumbs it left in the game, which may also give it a boost in its credibility for keeping its word, as the damage has already been done now.