Overview
- The dispute began after the Rideshare 'Simulator' trailer and public posts by former lead writer Stella Sacco who said Saber removed her and used ChatGPT for parts of the project.
- Saber added a player-facing Steam disclosure saying generative AI was used for much of the game's voice work, some music, and an experimental, procedurally generated Free Ride mode.
- CEO Matthew Karch made sharply worded public comments that escalated backlash, later posted a defensive LinkedIn reflection, and then sent a private unreserved apology that Sacco confirmed she received.
- Sacco said she accepts the apology but stands by her account and remains concerned about how AI adoption can affect writers' work and reputations.
- The episode has put spotlight on studio transparency, platform AI-disclosure rules, and how executive conduct shapes trust inside studios and with players going forward.