For as popular as ARC Raiders has become, it hasn't gotten away with it completely unscathed; the use of generative AI tools in its development certainly caused a stir. …
… "Well, first of all, they're completely wrong," he said when asked about the criticism. "The reason for that is because, as I have explained very carefully, DLSS 5 fuses controllability of the geometry and textures and everything about the game with generative AI," he explained. …
… Credit to Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis , then, for at least coming out and explaining how it’s using the technology. …
… He explains that modern techniques like ray tracing and path tracing have effectively replaced old school "texture tricks" and things like baked lighting, which gave games a certain look. …
… But UK dev Poncle – the studio behind the acclaimed bullet heaven game – has released a statement, saying it’s “reviewing” its partnership with Epic following the company’s commitment to generative AI. …
… Not everyone agrees, but AI – specifically generative AI – is divisive because it’s trained on the endeavour of humans without explicit permission. It also raises environmental concerns, given how much power is required to use it. …
… Main characters Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy were the focal points of two examples of how the upcoming AI upscaler will not just boost a game's resolution but significantly alter its look. …
… ARC Raiders has had ongoing criticism for its inclusion of AI-generated assets in the game, although the team behind it has since been replacing some AI voices with genuine human performances.
… In the west, there’s been a bit of controversy about whether Evie looks a little too young – especially set against the context of the original Stellar Blade’s sexualised character design. …
… The main additions are four new cars and three new events, most of which you can see in the trailer above. …