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Snail Games Faces Backlash After Delisting AI-Generated ARK: Aquatica Trailer

The trailer for the aquatic-themed DLC was criticized for its heavy reliance on AI-generated content, reigniting fan frustration over Snail Games' management of the ARK franchise.

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AI-generated image from Ark: Aquatica trailer
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An image about ARK: Survival Evolved DLC trailer delisted after backlash over AI-generated content

Overview

  • The ARK: Aquatica trailer, revealed at GDC 2025, was delisted from Snail Games' YouTube channel following widespread criticism of its AI-generated visuals and narration.
  • Fans condemned the trailer as low-effort marketing, with over 1,000 negative comments reportedly targeting its lack of polish and reliance on generative AI.
  • Studio Wildcard, the main developer of the ARK series, publicly distanced itself from the project by redirecting fans' concerns to Snail Games.
  • This controversy adds to long-standing grievances over Snail Games' handling of the ARK franchise, including financial decisions, forced repurchases, and delayed projects like ARK 2.
  • The ARK: Aquatica DLC promises new underwater creatures, biomes, and mechanics, but the backlash has overshadowed its intended focus on gameplay features.