Let it Die: Inferno, the upcoming roguelike sequel to Grasshopper's cult classic hack 'n slash that divided critics in 2016, has joined a fast-growing list of controversial games mired in generative AI.
As reported by Push Square, the store page has been updated ahead of its December 4 launch to disclose that "AI-generated content has been used and then edited by our team for certain parts of the in-game voices, music, and graphics".
Just yesterday, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney openly criticised these AI disclaimers, drawing much backlash of his own.
In an extensive list, developer Supertrick Games went into more detail, confirming that generative AI was used in the creation of background signboard textures, record illustrations, InfoCast videos, voice acting, and music, seeping through every facet of the game's production. Unsurprisingly, given the concerns around AI voice acting in Arc Raiders and calling cards in Black Ops 7, this startling reveal has stirred up a fierce backlash from players, with one onlooker, u/Respawn-Delay, musing, "Let it Die then".
Thankfully, Grasshopper and Suda51 have no involvement in the game, but between this and Lollipop Chainsaw, which is being championed by its new developers as the antidote...
