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.

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.