Arc Raiders devs Embark insist that using genAI for voice lines was necessary, as "actors would just go crazy if they had to read all of that"

Embark Studios says it did not aim to replace actors when using generative AI to create voice lines for Arc Raiders based on real voice performances. Creative Chief Stefan Strandberg defended the practice in a video focused on audio design, stating "we are not in the industry of replacing actors."

CEO Patrick Söderlund said the studio has been replacing AI-generated lines with actual recorded performances from actors. This shift came after Arc Raiders generated revenue. The Finals, Embark's previous game, faced similar criticism for using genAI voice generation.

Strandberg's video did not explain the initial decision to use genAI, but suggested scope justified it. Arc Raiders launched with AI-generated dialogue despite player backlash over the practice before release.