Let It Die: Inferno, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 free-to-play adventure game, is set to launch on December 3rd. The game introduces a new global crisis, an enormous pit known as the Hell Gate, a new source of SPLithium, and an unfathomable treasure, the Eye of the Reaper. While the game's surprise launch date has generated excitement, it has also sparked controversy due to its extensive use of generative AI. The developers, Supertrick Games, have disclosed the AI's involvement in various aspects of the game, including voices, music, and graphics, which have been edited by their team. This disclosure is mandated by Steam, which requires games using generative AI to reveal the extent of its use. The AI-generated content is present in background signboard textures, records images, and InfoCast videos, as well as in some parts of the game's voice acting and musical score. However, the exact amount of AI-generated content remains unclear. This has led to mixed reactions among players, with some expressing their disappointment and even stating they won't play the game due to its AI integration. The original Let It Die, which did not use AI-generated content, received a "mostly positive" user score on Steam. The controversy comes at a time when SAG-AFTRA, the union representing video game voice actors and performers, recently secured protections against AI after a year-long strike. Despite these protections, studios like Supertrick Games continue to incorporate AI into their games, raising questions about the future of human creativity in the gaming industry.
