Embark Studios, the team behind Arc Raiders, has taken steps to enhance the quality of its voice lines by re-recording some that were initially generated using AI technology. The studio has acknowledged a discernible difference in quality between lines performed by professional voice actors and those created by AI.

Stefan Strandberg, the Chief Creative Officer of Embark, explained that AI serves as a supportive tool in the creative process, allowing for broader content generation, particularly in areas that require repetitive dialogue or where voice actors might not prioritize the material. However, he emphasized that the overall gaming experience does not rely on generative AI.

CEO Patrick Söderlund later confirmed that the studio has actively re-recorded certain lines after the game’s launch. He highlighted the studio’s commitment to compensating their voice actors for all their time in the recording booth and continues to invite many back for ongoing game updates. Additionally, for specific uses, they secure licenses to use voice samples through text-to-speech technology for less critical components, like audio cues for a ping system.

Söderlund remarked, “We have recorded some lines with actual voices, recognizing that there is indeed a quality gap. Professional actors deliver superior results compared to AI; that’s simply a fact. We view AI primarily as a production aid, allowing us to experiment with different lines before committing to recording.” He reiterated that their goal is not to replace actors with AI but rather to find efficient ways to improve game development.

In related news, Arc Raiders recently faced a data security concern with its Discord integration, which temporarily stored users’ private messages on their computers. While the developers at Embark have addressed this issue with a hotfix, a spokesperson from Discord noted that they are enhancing their guidance for developers and updating their Social SDK with additional security measures.