1666 Amsterdam hoped for a glorious welcome, but faces backlash for ‘oversight’
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Key Points:
- The upcoming game 1666 Amsterdam faced backlash after its developers admitted to using generative AI for some in-game portraits and marketing assets in the free prologue.
- The prologue was released on Steam and Epic Games Store following its announcement at Summer Game Fest, where the use of AI-generated content was quickly spotted by fans.
- Panache Digital Games apologized on social media, labeling the AI use as an oversight and assuring that the full game will not contain AI-generated assets.
- Fans expressed disappointment, especially given Creative Director Patrice Desilets' reputation and long struggle to bring the original IP to market, leading to concerns about the team's transparency.
- It remains uncertain how this controversy will impact the reception and success of the full 1666 Amsterdam game upon release.