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11 Bit Studios addresses claims of using generative AI in The Alters

Asmir Kovacevic

Published: 22:20, 30 June 2025

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The Alters with AI-generated content

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11 Bit Studios, the developers behind The Alters, are being accused of using AI-generated content in the game.
The studio has issued an official statement, stating that they used generative AI in specific cases during the development process.
The AI-generated content was used as temporary WIPs and was not intended to be part of the final release.
However, one of the graphical designers mistakenly left a placeholder text in the game, which was overlooked during the final review.
11 Bit Studios have confirmed that this was an isolated case and the asset in question is being updated.
Additionally, a few licensed movies that the alters can watch in the social area of the base were added at the

The Alters with AI-generated content

11 Bit Studios responds to accusations of AI use in The Alters, citing limited development use and an overlooked placeholder.

11 Bit Studios, the developers behind The Alters, a very popular action survival that was released just recently, are being accused of using AI-generated content inside the game, which has been noticed by some keen eyes inside the game’s hub area, the player’s base.

It didn’t take long before 11 Bit Studio came out with the official statement they shared on social media, where they said they used generative AI indeed, but, as the studio said: “ in specific cases for temporary WIPs during the development process”.

In their official statement, 11 Bit Studio explained this was an error that slipped by after one of their graphical designers used a piece of a background texture that was supposed to be a placeholder. However, this was supposed to be removed from the final release, but it was overlooked, and that particular placeholder text was mistakenly left in the game.

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In addition to this incident, 11 Bit Studios also admit that they used AI to localise some in-game videos the alters can watch as part of their relaxation activities. Those videos should be handed to their translation partners, but due to the limited time for the release, they decided to let AI localise those translations, with plans to check everything up once the game is out as part of some upcoming updates.

The entire statement from 11Bit Studios can be read on the X link posted below, where you can form a wider picture about what they've been accused of and what their actual response was.

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This is quite praiseworthy of 11 Bit Studios because they didn't stay silent on those accusations and decided to explain everything to the smallest detail to the people who appreciate The Alters. We are definitely one of those people, and we showed that in our review, giving this game a very high rating.

The Alters is one of the most original titles with very unique survival mechanics and a story that will blow your mind away. The Alters is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and is part of the Game Pass subscription from day one.