Arc Raiders developers at Embark have addressed criticism over the game's initial use of AI-generated voice lines. They acknowledge the concerns as fair yet maintain that recording every line with human actors proved too impractical. The studio has since re-recorded select lines to incorporate more authentic human performances.
Dev Response to Backlash
Embark has publicly recognized the criticism surrounding AI voice work in Arc Raiders as legitimate. The team noted that while player reactions were understandable, logistical constraints made comprehensive human recording unfeasible at launch.
“There was some really fair criticism”
Subsequent Voice Updates
Key Changes
- Re-recorded lines added with real human voices
- Focus on reducing reliance on AI-generated audio
Source
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