Panache Admits AI Use in 1666: Amsterdam Assets, Promises Human Replacements Before Early Access
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Updated · PC Gamer · Jun 10
Panache Admits AI Use in 1666: Amsterdam Assets, Promises Human Replacements Before Early Access
3 articles · Updated · PC Gamer · Jun 10
Summary
Panache Digital Games said some early generative-AI assets slipped into the 1666: Amsterdam Steam prologue and marketing materials after players flagged odd-looking visuals.
More than a dozen artists reviewed the assets, the studio said, identifying in-game portraits and external promotional materials that will be replaced in an update coming soon.
Panache apologized for the oversight and said the Early Access version and full release will not include AI-generated assets.
1666: Amsterdam, led by Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Desilets, drew attention during Summer Game Fest, where its teaser and playable prologue helped build early buzz.
The episode underscores a wider industry pattern of players scrutinizing new game trailers and demos for undisclosed AI use as generative tools spread.