Marvel's Wolverine bathroom sign bug clarified as UV map issue
Insomniac Games has clarified that a garbled bathroom sign in Marvel's Wolverine is a UV-map bug, not an AI-generated asset. The studio confirmed that a fix is planned for the PlayStation 5 exclusive, addressing online speculation about the use of AI in development. Community and marketing director James Stevenson made the clarification, stating that no AI assets are present in the game.
Gaming Bolt also reported that Insomniac is looking into options for players to disable scent trails, a navigation element that has drawn criticism. Gamespot noted that while Insomniac used machine-learning for Spider-Man 2, AI-generated assets are reportedly not being used in Wolverine.
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Wolverine Dev Denies Using GenAI After Weird-Looking In-Game Sign Discovered
Insomniac Games has denied using generative AI for assets in Marvel's Wolverine following the discovery of a peculiar in-game bathroom sign. Community and marketing director James Stevenson clarified it was a "UV map bug" with a fix in development. While Insomniac used machine-learning for Spider-Man 2, AI-generated assets are reportedly not being used in Wolverine.
Wolverine developer Insomniac denies using generative AI after fans spot strange restroom sign
Insomniac Games has denied using generative AI in the development of Marvel's Wolverine after fans pointed to a peculiar restroom sign. Community director James Stevenson stated it was a "UV map bug" and confirmed no AI assets are present in the game. This comes as other studios like Level-5 have admitted to using AI, highlighting the ongoing debate in the industry.
Marvel’s Wolverine Doesn’t Have AI-Generated Assets, Insomniac Clarifies After Fans Spot Odd Sign
Insomniac Games has clarified that Marvel's Wolverine does not feature AI-generated assets, addressing fan concerns sparked by a visual bug on a bathroom sign. Community and marketing director James Stevenson confirmed the issue was a UV map bug with a fix coming. The studio is also looking into options for players to disable scent trails, a navigation element that has drawn criticism.
Marvel’s Wolverine Bathroom Sign Bug Isn’t AI, Insomniac Says
Insomniac Games has clarified that a garbled bathroom sign in Marvel's Wolverine is a UV-map bug, not an AI-generated asset. The studio confirmed that a fix is planned for the PlayStation 5 exclusive, addressing online speculation about the use of AI in development.
