Summary
A representative speaking forCatlydeveloper SuperAuthenti recently addressed the accusation that the upcoming title is using generative AI for its in-game assets. Last week’s The Game Awards 2024 event had plenty of big announcements to go along with the presentations and live performances, including a trailer for a fluffy newMMOcalledCatly. Featured in this trailer was a cute collection of realistic-looking felines playing and frolicking about a colorful living room, as well as what appears to be a human avatar that the player can customize and use to interact with the cats.
However, not long after theCatlytrailer was shown off, viewers started accusing developer SuperAuthenti of using generative AI to create the cats and other in-game elements. ThegrowingCatlyAI controversywould spread to the game’s Steam description, which appears to read like a group of random words cobbled together. This has raised concerns thatCatlymight be some kind of scam, and that it might not even launch in the future. Further compounding the issue is SuperAuthenti’s reported ties to Kevin Yeung, who has pushed blockchain and NFT games in the past.
In a statement shared withIGN, a representative for SuperAuthenti recently stated that the developer hasnot used generative AIto produce theCatlytrailer, and no such programs are being utilized in the development of the game itself. The representative went on to say that SuperAuthenti was “very surprised by such speculations” and stated that they do not think AI is advanced enough yet to generate a video as detailed as theCatlytrailer, a sentiment they say is shared with industry experts.
SuperAuthenti Representative: ‘Catly Isn’t AI-Generated’
SuperAuthenti’s representative reportedly provided evidence of their assertions by showing IGN an in-progress version of theCatlytrailerfrom The Game Awards 2024that showed unfinished shots alongside the final version. The representative also addressed the rumors thatCatlyis a blockchain game, saying that they are also unfounded. According to them, SuperAuthenti has never issued or owned any blockchain currency or NFTs.
The use of NFTs, blockchains, andgenerative AI all remain controversial topicsamong gamers and industry figures, with many artists and actors expressing fear that such software could one day replace their work or take it for use without giving proper credit. Meanwhile,Catlyhas no official release date, but many believe that it could at least launch for Apple Watch next summer.
