Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Developer Says They Were Fired and Replaced by AI
In a time when the use of artificial intelligence has become more widespread across entertainment media, the implementation of AI in video games has grown to be a highly polarizing subject. Debates sway between those who see AI as a tool for technological efficiency while others see a lack of passion and dedication when generative programs are used to replace creative roles. Perhaps the biggest issue highlighted by opponents of AI in gaming is the reduction of workforces, wherein mass layoffs seeking to cut expenses then leave teams understaffed while AI is expected to fill in the gaps. One recent alleged example of this has come from a former Warhorse Studios staffer who claims the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio terminated their position in favor of an AI replacement.
In a time when the use of artificial intelligence has become more widespread across entertainment media, the implementation of AI in video games has grown to be a highly polarizing subject. Debates sway between those who see AI as a tool for technological efficiency while others see a lack of passion and dedication when generative programs are used to replace creative roles. Perhaps the biggest issue highlighted by opponents of AI in gaming is the reduction of workforces, wherein mass layoffs seeking to cut expenses then leave teams understaffed while AI is expected to fill in the gaps. One recent alleged example of this has come from a former Warhorse Studios staffer who claims the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 studio terminated their position in favor of an AI replacement.