Crisom Desert developer Pearl Abyss has initiated a thorough audit of in-game assets after failing to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated imagery in their newly launched game. Players rapidly identified unique artworks resembling AI creations soon after the game’s release. Despite Pearl Abyss stating that AI assets were not intended for final use, their inclusion led to a violation of Steam's AI Content policy, prompting the addition of a disclosure on the game's store page. The company has acknowledged the oversight, apologized, and is now in the process of replacing the affected assets while also addressing player complaints regarding clunky controls and performance issues. Crimson Desert sold 2 million copies on launch day, but currently holds a mixed user review rating due to these issues, which have negatively impacted Pearl Abyss' stock price.

What steps is Pearl Abyss taking to fix the AI art issue in Crimson Desert?

Pearl Abyss is conducting a comprehensive audit of all in-game assets to identify AI-generated content that was unintentionally included in the final release. They plan to replace these assets with appropriate designs through upcoming patches while also committing to improve transparency in their development processes moving forward.

Crimson Desert is an open-world action game developed by Pearl Abyss, known for their successful title Black Desert Online. The game was highly anticipated, having been in development for around seven years with a reported budget of $133 million. Players are particularly interested in its expansive world and gameplay mechanics, though the current user feedback highlights significant room for improvement as the development team works to enhance player experience post-launch.