Rayark, great developer Cytus Rhythm action game (previously covered), this week faced allegations that some of the company’s artists were laid off and replaced, you guessed it, with machine-generated imagery.
As gamer braves report, the controversy began last week when South Korean players began noticing some peculiarities in the game’s new art. In one case the character has six fingers, and in another photo the character’s clothes and hair appear to be cut off and ending in strange places, both telling that the image was computer generated.
Another tweet from the former artist who worked on Cytus 2Said:
As the former art director of Cytus2
It makes me feel a little sick to see all the effort and quality control we’ve been doing turning into terrible AI shit.
To be honest, I’m really glad I left the company.
In response to the allegations, Rayark issued a statement denying the dismissal. They also say reports that they are using machine-generated images in-game are “completely false,” but have spent much of the statement explaining how they conducted extensive research into the technology. or even stating that they are “recruiting more members.” Al expertise to improve our development process and provide education and training on Al assistance. ”
Following the recent false rumors circulating on the Internet that Rayark Games used Al technology in their art work and fired a number of artists, we have now confirmed that these rumors are completely false. I would like to
Recently, there have been many articles and discussions on social media platforms and online forums speculating and discussing Rayark’s use of Al technology. We respect different opinions and ideas, but unfortunately some of the content distributed is based on mistranslations and false reports of our previous statements. We would like to clarify the circumstances surrounding these false accusations in order to prevent the spread of further misinformation.
For Rayark, creativity and expression through art has always been paramount. Our team of artists are encouraged to use every opportunity to expand their skills and showcase their talents. We also encourage continuous learning, growth, and improvement in game production. Advancing in the arts field not only enhances our creativity, but also allows us to give our community the best it can.
In anticipation of Al Generated Content (AIGC)’s impact on the industry, Rayark is closely monitoring the potential impact of AIGC on the gaming industry as a whole. We research, experiment with new tools, and best prepare ourselves for a rapidly changing world.
The utilization of Al tools during the development process may gradually become a trend across the gaming industry. In the face of this transition, Rayark takes an open approach to learning while humbly accepting player feedback and suggestions. During this period, we did not lay off any artists in order to establish more efficient processes and achieve technical progress. On the contrary, we have recruited more members with AI expertise to improve our development process and provide AI-assisted education and training, preparing us for the challenges of the next era of AIGC.
Rayark remains dedicated to building a player base and quality IP. We deeply appreciate the community’s continued support and open discussion. As we continue down this path in the gaming industry, we will continue to explore the limits of creativity and do our best.
Rayark Inc. May 27, 2023
We could have hired more artists, so why should we hire more people with… “AI expertise”? This technology has driven people crazy.
