Jagex apologizes for generative AI use in RuneScape trailer
Jagex, the creator of RuneScape, is facing backlash after a trailer for RuneScape's Dragon Slayer 2 quest was found to contain generative AI imagery. The company has since taken down the trailer and issued an apology, reiterating its stance against using AI in its creative work. Visual anomalies, such as a six-fingered hand, were noted in the trailer, which Jagex stated was produced by an external partner.
All 6 outlets reported that Jagex is overhauling its review processes for third-party partners. Games Industry and PC GamesN also noted Jagex's intention to work with community creators for future content. This incident follows a previous controversy involving AI-generated designs from a collaboration with 100 Thieves, as reported by Retro Gamer, PC GamesN, and PC Gamer.
Coverage across 6 outlets
Jagex pull Runescape trailer and apologise for genAI use after complaints about six-fingered knights, pinning the blame on a "trusted external partner"
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Jagex has apologized after an AI-generated six-fingered character appeared in a trailer for RuneScape's upcoming Dragon Slayer 2 quest, shown at RuneFest. This incident follows a similar controversy involving a clothing collaboration with 100 Thieves. Jagex stated they do not use generative AI in game development and are overhauling their review processes with external partners.
Jagex says AI "has no place" in its creative work after RuneScape Dragon Slayer 2 trailer backlash
Jagex has pulled a trailer for RuneScape's Dragon Slayer 2 update after players discovered what appeared to be generative AI, including a sixth finger. The company stated that it does not use AI in its creative work and will not knowingly allow it to be used on its behalf, especially after a similar issue with a 100 Thieves collaboration. Jagex plans to revise its review processes and involve community creators for future content.
RuneScape devs take down trailer, apologize to players, and blame "partner" for gen AI after promising not to…
Jagex has removed a trailer for the upcoming RuneScape quest Dragon Slayer 2 after players identified significant generative AI use, which the developer claims originated from an external partner. The company has apologized for the oversight and is overhauling its review processes, reiterating its stance against using AI for game assets. This incident follows a similar controversy involving AI-generated designs from a partnership with 100 Thieves.
Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"
Jagex is investigating the use of generative AI in a trailer for RuneScape 3's Dragon Slayer 2 quest, produced by a trusted external partner who claimed no AI would be used. The developer has removed the trailer and stated its clear position against using GenAI for games, artwork, or marketing, highlighting an issue with its own processes. Jagex plans to overhaul review processes and work with community creators.
RuneScape creator Jagex in hot water over generative AI use in recent trailer
Jagex, the creator of RuneScape, is facing backlash after a trailer for RuneScape 3's Dragon Slayer 2 quest was revealed to have used generative AI, despite the company's public stance against its use. The trailer contained visual anomalies like a six-fingered hand, leading to community anger and an internal investigation by Jagex. The company has apologized, taken down the trailer, and is overhauling its review processes for third-party partners.
