Amsterdam Studio Apologizes After AI Assets Found in Prologue, Says They'll Now Be Replaced
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Key Points:
- Panache Digital Games apologized for using AI-generated assets in the playable prologue of 1666: Amsterdam, acknowledging that some early AI-created art appeared in the game and marketing materials.
- The studio stated that these AI-generated assets will be replaced with human-made versions in an upcoming update and assured that the full game and early access will not contain AI-generated content.
- The prologue, available for free on Epic Games Store and Steam, has received mixed user reviews, with some players criticizing the use of AI assets and others praising the game's atmosphere and design influences.
- Panache emphasized that their team includes over a dozen experienced artists and described the inclusion of AI assets in the prologue as an oversight for which they apologized.
- 1666: Amsterdam is planned for early access later this year, followed by a full launch at a future date.