Ironmouse Cancels
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Neverness to Everness, an open-world gacha RPG released on April 29 by Hotta Studio and Perfect World, is receiving mixed reactions due to suspected generative AI use in its videos and artwork despite praise for its graphics and gacha rates.
- Twitch VTuber Ironmouse announced she is withdrawing from sponsored streams of the game, accusing the developers of misleading her about the presence of generative AI content after they had assured her none would be included.
- Fans and other content creators, including VTuber Shylily and voice actor Meggie-Elise, have also expressed concerns or halted their involvement with the game pending investigation into the AI use allegations.
- Specific examples of suspected AI-generated content include an animated video in an opening mission, an 18-minute AI-generated anime short within the game, and a billboard ad resembling the real anime "Weathering with You."
- Hotta Studio and Perfect World have not yet responded publicly to the accusations or the backlash from the community and collaborators.
