Arc Raiders developers defend using AI-generated voice lines in new video

Embark Studios reportedly argued in a new video that generative AI was necessary for Arc Raiders' voice lines, saying actors would struggle reading them all. Voice actor commentators have criticized the explanation.

Timeline

1. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCKotaku reports developers' AI voice explanation
3. 3 Nov, 22:30 UTCRock Paper Shotgun covers Embark's genAI defense

Top sources

• embark studios arc raiders ai voiceGoogle Trends
• Arc Raiders devs Embark insist that using genAI for voice lines was necessary, as "actors would just go crazy if they had to read all of that"Rock Paper Shotgun
• Opinion: ARC Raiders Says Actors Would “Go Crazy” Reading Every Line. Have They Met a Voice Actor?Voice Over Herald