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Ubisoft to Replace AI-Generated Anno 117 Loading Screen After Player Outcry

The publisher calls the image a placeholder that slipped review and promises a patch 1.3 replacement while defending AI for iteration work.

Overview

  • Ubisoft confirmed the disputed loading-screen artwork will be swapped in the upcoming 1.3 patch after saying the asset unintentionally passed review.
  • Players highlighted classic generative AI tells in the shipped image, including distorted faces, missing limbs, and inconsistent details.
  • The Anno 117 Steam page carries an AI-generated content disclosure, reported as the first such notice for a Ubisoft game on the platform.
  • Community posts also allege portions of the game’s text localization, particularly German, were machine translated, with examples shared online.
  • Ubisoft says its artists use AI tools for prototyping and exploration, yet the incident has fueled negative user reviews and fresh trust concerns.