Fortnite Chapter 7 launched recently, featuring a Kill Bill collaboration and a Simpsons-themed mini-season. However, some players have voiced concerns about potential AI-generated art in the game.
Art Controversy and Player Response
The controversy centers on new in-game art, including a billboard character with nine toes, which players have linked to AI's known difficulty rendering human features accurately. Other art exhibits a similar distorted style typical of AI creations. A spray featuring Marty McFly from Back to the Future has prompted discussions, drawing parallels to Studio Ghibli AI knockoffs.
A user highlighted that the Marty McFly spray is available through the Battle Pass, raising questions about paying for potentially subpar, AI-generated content. The game’s developer, Tim Sweeney, recently commented on AI's growing role in game production, further fueling debate.
Industry and Community Reactions
Tim Sweeney’s remarks about AI’s inevitability in game development have sparked discussions on Reddit. Some community members are questioning the industry's direction and Sweeney's leadership if AI continues to take on significant creative tasks.
The intersection of AI technology and video game artistry is becoming a hot topic in the gaming world, with Fortnite at the forefront of this evolving conversation.
