US EditionThe Alters Developer Confirms It Used Generative AI Text and Translations, Promises Updates
NO LOC, JUL 1 – 11 Bit Studios used AI-generated text and translations for 0.3% of The Alters' content due to time constraints and promises to replace AI assets with handcrafted updates post-launch.
- On June 30, 11 Bit Studios confirmed AI use in The Alters, pledging to replace AI-generated content with handcrafted assets.
- Under tight deadlines, 11 Bit Studios used AI for temporary translations and placeholders, intending to replace them with professional assets after launch.
- Players discovered an AI prompt displayed on an in-game monitor, revealing AI-generated text that comprised just 0.3% of the 3.4 million words, highlighting limited scope.
- Without AI disclosure on Steam, The Alters faced negative reviews and potential refunds, highlighting transparency issues with the platform.
- 11 Bit Studios plans a hotfix to replace AI translations with professional assets, reaffirming their commitment to transparency in future projects.
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The Alters Developer Confirms It Used Generative AI Text and Translations, Promises Updates
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios has responded to fan accusations it used generative AI text and translation in the game, and has promised an update to both to replace the AI-generated content with handcrafted assets.
The Alters: Did They Really Use Generative AI in Development?
11 Bit Studios was recently accused of using generative AI during the development of The Alters, released in June. The studio acknowledged that the technology was used in certain instances—but only temporarily or due to time constraints—and insisted it was never intended for final inclusion. The game holds an 84 score on Metacritic and has been praised for its narrative structure, where the story unfolds through different versions of the same pr…
Studio faces criticism and admits it used AI in game
A small detail in a text was enough for players to suspect that Polish studio 11 bit, known for acclaimed games like Frostpunk and This War of Mine , had used generative AI in its new game, The Alters . And they were right. In a statement published on Monday (30/06), the studio admitted to using artificial intelligence during the development of the game, released on June 13. The company acknowledged the flaws and promised more transparency in th…
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