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ARK: Aquatica Trailer Pulled Following Outcry Over AI-Generated Content

Snail Games delisted the trailer after fans criticized its poor quality and reliance on generative AI, while Studio Wildcard distanced itself from the project.

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AI-generated image from Ark: Aquatica trailer
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Overview

  • The ARK: Aquatica DLC trailer, revealed at GDC 2025, was heavily criticized for its extensive use of AI-generated visuals and voiceovers, which fans described as low-effort and unnatural.
  • Following widespread backlash, Snail Games removed the trailer from YouTube, though it remains accessible via direct link.
  • Studio Wildcard, the original developer of the ARK franchise, publicly disassociated itself from the project, reiterating its focus on ARK: Survival Ascended and ARK 2.
  • The controversy reflects broader frustrations with Snail Games' management of the ARK franchise, including past issues like ARK: Survival Ascended's relaunch and ongoing delays to ARK 2.
  • ARK: Aquatica is described as a non-canonical underwater expansion featuring new creatures and mechanics, but its reliance on AI has raised concerns about the quality of the DLC itself.