Crimson Desert team apologizes after players find AI art in the game: 'Our intention has always been for any such assets to be replaced'

AI has been involved in its fair share of oopsies at this point, and Crimson Desert is the latest to take the hit. As reported by IGN, many players have taken to Reddit to point out likely AI-generated assets since the game’s release, and today developer Pearl Abyss shared a statement on X responding to the accusations.

“During development, some 2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools. These assets helped us rapidly explore tone and atmosphere in the earlier phases of production,” Pearl Abyss claimed. “However, our intention has always been for any such assets to be replaced, following final work and review by our art and development teams, with work that aligned with our quality standards and creative direction.”