Ironmouse claims Neverness to Everness lied to her about AI use and cancels sponsorship
Dexerto • • technology
Key Points:
- VTuber Ironmouse criticized the developers of Neverness to Everness (NTE) after accusations surfaced that the game used AI-generated content, despite prior assurances from the developers denying AI involvement.
- The controversy arose when players noticed in-game scenes and promotional footage resembling AI-generated imagery, including a scene similar to Makoto Shinkai’s Weathering with You and distorted visuals in an in-game TV ad.
- Ironmouse revealed she was unaware of the AI allegations until seeing them on Twitter and promptly uninstalled the game, emphasizing that she requires sponsors to confirm no AI use before partnerships.
- Developer Hotta Studio has not officially confirmed AI-generated assets in the final game but stated that core assets and character portraits were never created with AI, with AI tools only used during early experimental and atmospheric rendering stages.
