Ark: Aquatica Trailer EXPOSED!

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Summary

  • Fans are upset over the Ark: Aquatica DLC trailer, believing that is uses AI-generated footage.
  • Snail Games is receiving backlash for the trailer.
  • Concerns are growing over the direction of the Ark franchise and Snail Games’ silence on the recent trailer controversy.

The trailer for the upcoming DLC of Ark: Survival Evolved, named Aquatica, is causing a stir among fans who believe it’s AI-generated. This belief has led to a strong negative reaction. Snail Games, the developer, has removed and unlisted some posts related to the new Ark: Survival Evolved DLC and appears to be trying to move past this issue. However, the fans are persistent, expressing their discontent not only on posts about Aquatica but also on unrelated projects like Bellwright, to make sure their opinions are noticed.

On March 18th, it was revealed through the official social media account of Ark that Snail Games would take charge of the complete development for the Aquatica expansion pack of Ark: Survival Evolved. This unexpected shift in development responsibilities caused a stir among fans as Studio Wildcard usually handles the primary Ark games. Despite the disappointment, details about Ark: Lost Colony and confirmation that Ark: Survival Ascended, along with Ark 2, would be handled by Wildcard were also shared. As a result of these updates, a trailer for the Aquatica DLC was released, but gamers were not pleased with its content.

Critics are expressing strong criticism towards the trailer for Ark: Aquatica, as they suspect it uses AI-generated footage. This reaction mirrors the dissatisfaction expressed about AI in other games that have come out recently. The upcoming expansion pack for Aquatica promises thrilling new creatures and gameplay mechanics, but the enthusiasm surrounding its release seems to be diminishing due to concerns about the creative direction showcased in the trailer. The opening seven seconds of the GDC 2025 reveal trailer for Ark: Aquatica appear to depict real gameplay footage, followed by what appears to be AI-generated content. While some believe this footage is artificial intelligence, Snail Games has yet to officially confirm this speculation.

Ark: Aquatica Trailer Spawns Backlash

The trailer presents a fresh universe that gamers can explore following a decade-long adventure within the realm of Ark. Simultaneously, clips featuring a man in swimming trunks, submerged without additional equipment, are interwoven with scenes of coral reefs and underwater vegetation. A dinosaur glides past schools of fish and underwater structures, as the diver takes aim with a crossbow and collects a gemstone amidst rapid-fire shots. Notably, an octopus emerges from the water’s surface, appearing to hover momentarily.

Fans are expressing disappointment over a recent trailer for several reasons, primarily due to their suspicion that Snail Games used advanced Generative AI visuals as a substitute for genuine gameplay footage in promoting this DLC. Commentators have pointed out that there is an excessive amount of these visuals compared to actual in-game clips. Some also criticized the video as being insensitive and detached, given the growing sentiment among gamers against AI. Furthermore, some fans are urging Snail Games to transfer the rights of the Ark franchise to other developers. Since this negative response has emerged, Snail Games has made the video unavailable, but their silence on the matter has only added to the concerns of the fans.

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2025-03-20 03:38