11-Bit Studios admits to incorporating AI-generated text in The Alters

A screenshot from The Alters with a red arrow pointing towards the location of AI-generated text

The creators of The Alters have confirmed that sections of the game contain AI-generated text.

As highlighted by sources such as Eurogamer, gamers identified a computer terminal in the game displaying text that was clearly generated by AI, including the input used to produce it.

Additionally, reports have emerged of questionable translations in various languages like Korean, which also seem to stem from AI tools.

Players noted that Steam requires games using AI assets to disclose this on their page, which The Alters neglected to do upon its June 13 launch.

11-Bit Studios has addressed these concerns, confirming that AI text was temporarily integrated during development. The company stated on Bluesky that these assets were meant as temporary work-in-progress components.

"Due to extreme time constraints, we chose not to involve our translation partners"
11-Bit Studios

The studio emphasized its commitment to high-quality storytelling, noting the AI-generated content was unintentionally left due to an oversight. After investigation, this issue has been deemed isolated.

The statement also mentions that certain late-added film elements needed quick translations, handled by AI due to time pressure.

"Our plan was always to later work with our translation partners to address these texts properly," the company assured. "We're now amending the translations to ensure consistency and quality."

Referring to the decision to use AI, they admitted, "In hindsight, this was a mistake."

An apology from 11-Bit Studios about the use of AI in The Alters

This incident illustrates the emerging influence of generative AI in game development, along with the potential reputational risks involved.

Recently, Frontier Developments removed AI-created scientist images from Jurassic Evolution 3 after backlash from players, as noted in another report.

Jane Perry, an actor, has also voiced concerns about AI's impact on her industry, stating, "While audiences favor genuine human expression, the push to replace human effort with machines is growing significantly among tech innovators."