A newly released open world RPG called Neverness to Everness is suddenly facing major backlash after players and creators accused the developers of using AI generated assets inside the game. The controversy exploded online over the past 24 hours after fans began comparing environmental textures and background objects that appeared to contain obvious AI artifacts and inconsistencies.
The situation became even bigger after content creators and streamers claimed the developers had privately denied using AI generated content before evidence started spreading online. According to multiple community discussions, players now believe some environmental assets and background artwork may have been partially created using generative AI tools instead of traditional artists.
Developer Hotta Studio has now officially responded to the backlash, confirming that “a small number” of environmental assets involved AI assistance while claiming the game’s characters, story, and major visual elements were still created traditionally. The studio also promised to review and replace the flagged assets, though many players online remain skeptical.
Across Reddit and social media, reactions have been heavily divided. Some players argue the backlash is overblown if the AI content was limited to background assets, while others believe any undisclosed AI usage damages trust between developers, artists, and players. The controversy has also reignited larger debates surrounding AI generated content across the gaming industry as more studios quietly begin experimenting with AI assisted workflows.
The timing could not be worse for the game, which had been building major hype leading into launch thanks to its anime inspired open world, futuristic city design, and strong early interest from creators online. Now, instead of discussing gameplay and exploration, much of the community is focused entirely on the AI controversy and whether studios should be required to disclose AI generated content more openly.