Wolverine developer Insomniac has refuted claims of using generative artificial intelligence in its upcoming game, following scrutiny from fans who pointed to an unusual restroom sign. Community director James Stevenson clarified on X (formerly Twitter) that the strange visual anomaly was the result of a "UV map bug" and not AI-generated content.
"No. This is a UV map bug and we have a fix coming," Stevenson stated. "There are no AI generated assets in Marvel’s Wolverine." The comment came in response to a screenshot circulating on social media, which depicted a distorted sign intended to represent male and female facilities. Some players expressed skepticism, questioning the explanation and even offering to create replacement signage.
Stevenson also addressed other reported issues within the game, such as problems with Wolverine's Scent Trailers and Audio Sense indicators that were causing crashes. He explained that these features are linked to other game systems, and the team must proceed with careful testing to avoid introducing new problems while resolving existing ones. He thanked players for their patience.
This incident occurs amidst a broader industry trend of game development studios exploring and implementing AI technologies. Companies such as Krafton, Square Enix, and EA have publicly announced significant investments in AI, and a recent report indicated that over half of Japanese game companies are utilizing AI in their development processes. Earlier in the week, the CEO of Professor Layton developer Level-5 issued an apology after confirming the use of generative AI in a recent studio showcase.
In a related review, Eurogamer described Marvel's Wolverine as an "underwhelming, old-school romp that reminds us how far action games have come," awarding it three out of five stars.