Crimson Desert launch marred by AI art controversy and player backlash

Pearl Abyss admitted AI-generated paintings were shipped as in-game assets in Crimson Desert. The studio reversed an earlier decision and will add Intel Arc GPU support after player and press backlash. Players also accuse the game of false advertising because mounts advertised as tameable are not. Pearl Abyss says the game sold two million copies in 24 hours; the missteps undermine player trust and raise urgent questions about quality control and the use of AI in game production.