Crimson Desert Players Think They've Found an AI Painting in the Game

Crimson Desert Players Think They've Found an AI Painting in the Game

From GameRant (Written by Ashley Turner) on | OpenCritic

Crimson Desert is currently under heavy fire from its own community as players debate whether the game features AI-generated art. While Crimson Desert managed to dominate sales charts immediately after its launch, the discovery of some very strange visuals has caused many fans to question the studio's development process. This ambitious open-world title has already moved millions of copies, yet it finds itself stuck in a growing controversy regarding how modern technology might be replacing human creativity.

The game landed on store shelves on March 19, following several years of high-profile delays. In a massive win for developer Pearl Abyss, Crimson Desert sold over 2 million units in just 24 hours, making it one of the biggest releases of the year so far. However, the actual reaction from players and critics has been surprisingly mixed, with the game currently sitting at an 80 on OpenCritic. While many fans are having a blast, others are frustrated by the last-minute inclusion of Denuvo and some serious performance issues on PC. The situation became so messy for some users that the studio actually recommended seeking a refund if they were trying to play on certain Intel hardware.