Pearl Abyss admits temporary AI images shipped and promises replacements

In an official statement, Pearl Abyss confirmed that early in Crimson Desert experimental AI tools made some 2D elements. They were used to find a tone quickly and were meant to be replaced by material artists would check.

An internal error left some of those placeholders in the release. The studio takes responsibility and separately apologizes that the use was not disclosed in advance, even though most of the tool work was early.

An audit of the assets is underway. The affected pieces will be replaced in updates, and the internal rules for talking to players will be tightened. The studio statement.