Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Director Discusses Reasons for Avoiding AI Technology

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has garnered significant acclaim, securing numerous accolades at The Game Awards and other platforms. However, their success recently hit a snag when they were stripped of an award at the Indie Game Awards due to the emergence of AI-related controversies. The studio’s director has publicly addressed this issue.

The role of artificial intelligence in the gaming industry is a topic that stirs debate. Notably, Larian Studios attracted attention for announcing their use of generative AI in the next installment of the Divinity series, prompting the director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to defend the studio amidst the ensuing backlash.

Director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Declares Firm Stance Against AI

In a recent developer Q&A with YouTuber Sushi, Director Guillaume Brioche articulated that the team first encountered AI technology in 2022. At that time, they had already begun work on the game, viewing AI as merely another tool. However, they quickly abandoned it after feeling that its utility did not align with their vision.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Sandfall Interactive Q&A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MSRfVKC-Tc)

Brioche elaborated that AI had initially been employed as a temporary solution for certain textures that were lacking, but any remnants were swiftly removed once identified, especially concerning fans’ observations of misleading text and faux words typical in AI-generated content.

The team acknowledged that they rectified the situation quickly, stating that the relevant textures were removed “within five days”due to a Quality Assurance oversight, emphasizing that these were never meant to appear in the final version of the game.

Reinforcing their commitment to authenticity, Brioche declared, “Everything is human-made, ” asserting that their creative processes moving forward will remain free from AI intervention. He added, “It’s pretty hard to predict what the future will look like, but everything will be made by humans from us.”

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