Streamers And Voice Actors Refuse To Work With Popular New Gacha Game Over Gen AI Concerns
Neverness to Everness, a newly launched gacha game developed by Hotta Studio, is facing backlash from streamers and voice actors over suspected use of generative AI in its assets. The game features cute character models, a supernatural open world, and realistic cars, but within days of launch, players began identifying assets with telltale signs of AI generation.
The primary concern centers on “artifacting”—unintended distortions that characterize AI-generated imagery. Multiple players have highlighted these visual irregularities in videos and discussions, raising questions about the game’s asset creation process. This discovery has prompted significant action from content creators and voice talent associated with the project, who have announced they will no longer work with Neverness to Everness or its developer.
The incident reflects growing tensions in the gaming industry regarding the use of generative AI. While some studios have experimented with AI tools to streamline development, the practice remains controversial among players, creators, and workers who worry about job displacement and quality concerns. The refusal of prominent streamers and voice actors to engage with the project signals that content creators view AI-generated assets as a sufficiently serious issue to distance themselves professionally.