Warhorse Faces AI Criticism with Repeated Statements of Hiring ‘Actual Humans’
Warhorse Studios, developer of the Kingdom Come series, has come under criticism following the firing of a translator who was replaced with an AI solution. The controversy intensified when the studio hosted a Reddit AMA weeks after the incident, where community members raised numerous questions about the decision and the company’s plans to address it.
During the question-and-answer session, Warhorse Studios repeatedly stressed their commitment to hiring actual humans to perform the translation work, though specific details about their previous comments regarding the firing were kept confidential due to HR considerations.
The backlash stems from an incident in March when a former employee named Max publicly claimed they had been dismissed from the company and replaced by AI technology. The translator explained that they were working on translations for the studio when they were let go.
This situation reflects broader concerns within the gaming industry about AI replacing human workers, particularly in creative and specialized roles like translation. The studio’s response—emphasizing their intention to rehire humans rather than rely on AI—suggests they recognized the public disapproval of their initial decision.
The Reddit AMA served as a public relations moment for Warhorse Studios to address community concerns about employment practices and their approach to AI implementation. By repeatedly highlighting their plans to hire actual humans, the studio attempted to demonstrate responsiveness to criticism and a commitment to supporting human workers in their operations.