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Pearl Abyss Apologizes for AI Art in Crimson Desert, Confirms Intel Arc GPUs Not Supported

The developer pledges an asset audit and replacement patches after players flagged undisclosed AI‑generated props.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss said some early‑stage AI‑generated 2D props were unintentionally shipped and will be audited and replaced in upcoming updates.
  • An official FAQ confirms Crimson Desert does not currently support Intel Arc GPUs and tells affected buyers to seek refunds from their storefronts.
  • The Intel Arc disclaimer was added to the FAQ at launch, leaving some PC players blindsided after preorders and preloads.
  • Players who purchased via the Xbox App on PC reported the game would not launch, an issue Eurogamer replicated, while Steam purchases did not show the same problem.
  • Some Xbox Series X/S users had to re-download more than 120GB due to patching behavior, and coverage reports strong early sales of about 2 million alongside mixed reviews and volatile Pearl Abyss share moves.