Palworld developer Pocketpair reaffirmed its commitment to not use generative AI in any way, pushing back against claims that stated Pocketpair used generative AI to create various assets. The statement came as Palworld prepared for it's highly-anticipated 1.0 release after two years of early access.
It's no secret that generative AI has been a touchy subject across the gaming and tech industries the last few years. Though various developers have condemned its usage and stated that generative AI has led to layoffs across the gaming industry, some games like Crazy Taxi and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have confirmed the usage of generative AI during game development. Generative AI's usage has since led Valve to enforce a generative AI disclosure policy on Steam, forcing developers to state if a game has used the emergent technology in any way.
Palworld developer Pocketpair addresses player concerns about the upcoming 1.0 release and what it means for their saves.
Despite its widespread usage, some game developers have pushed back against generative AI, including Pocketpair. Pocketpair publishing and communications lead John "Bucky" Buckley stated that Palworld's development was completely made by humans, free of any generative AI usage. Buckley stated that, while some...
