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Pearl Abyss Apologizes for AI Assets in Crimson Desert, Promises Replacements After Launch Issues

The studio will audit the game’s art, with replacements arriving in patches.

Overview

  • Pearl Abyss acknowledged some in-game 2D props were created with generative AI during early development and apologized for their unintended inclusion in the release.
  • The game’s Steam listing now discloses AI-generated content, and the developer says it is auditing all assets and will roll out updated art in upcoming patches.
  • The official FAQ confirms Crimson Desert does not support Intel Arc GPUs on PC and tells affected buyers to request refunds from their storefront.
  • Intel said it is aware the game currently will not launch on its GPUs and offered engineering support to help Pearl Abyss resolve the problem.
  • Players continue to report platform-specific problems, including Xbox App purchases on PC that fail to start and some Xbox Series X/S users facing roughly 120GB re-downloads, even as launch sales were reported around two million on day one.