Developers of the open-world gacha game Neverness to Everness have released a patch that removes some AI-generated images. Fans say one prominent billboard artwork was swapped for another AI-generated image of a soda can.
Hotta Games announced it would review and rework AI assets in Neverness to Everness after fans flagged several examples. The move followed Twitch VTuber Ironmouse ending her sponsorship deal, saying the studio had assured her the game would not include generative AI content.
Pearl Abyss confirmed that AI-generated images in Crimson Desert were unintended placeholders that slipped into the final launch. In response, numerous game developers have shared their own deliberately silly human-made temporary assets on social media. The incident highlights differing views on what placeholder art should look like during development.
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Fans of Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert have identified what they believe are signs of AI-generated artwork in the game, amid ongoing launch issues. Images show anomalies like missing fingers and human bodies merging with horses. Some also suspect AI-handled translations.
Nvidia has teased DLSS 5, a new real-time neural rendering technology that uses generative AI to enhance lighting and textures in games. The feature has drawn overwhelmingly negative reactions from gamers and developers for producing uncanny, homogenized visuals. Nvidia insists developers retain full artistic control.
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An AI-generated version of the work-in-progress indie game Typing Room appeared on Unityroom days after its developer shared early footage. The creator defended the copy as revenge for the original developer's past fangame. Japanese indie developers have expressed concerns over AI content on the platform.
At Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest 2026 in Anaheim, following the initial reveal of a Nintendo Switch 2 port and Evercold teaser, Game Director Naoki Yoshida detailed sweeping gameplay modernizations for the sixth expansion, set for January 2027. Updates aim to streamline progression and combat, drawing excited fan responses amid some concerns.