UPDATE: Embark Studios responds.
due to speed of implementation.
“In the instances we use TTS in The Finals, it’s always based on real voices.
The original story continues below.
Audio designers Carl Strandberg and Andreas Almstrom were asked about the voiceovers which were described as “authentic”.
“So here’s the kicker:whatdid the voiceovers,” said Almstrom.
“We use AI with a few exceptions.
So all the contestant voices like the barks, both of our commentators are AI text-to-speech.
We can’t really get AI to perform those kinds of tasks yet.”
He continued: “The reason that we go this route is that AI text-to-speech is finally extremely powerful.
We don’t have to do temp recordings that need replacing.
“I think we’re really coming into a new dawn when it comes to video game voices.
Now that the beta is available, clips from the game have been shared including the AI voiceovers.
“When you need more, you’re able to book another session.
We actually make it very easy.
Others have shared Matragrano’s post with similar opinions.
Gearbox narrative designer Sam Winkler said: “Shipping content with AI VO is bad, flat out.
Shipping content with AI VO is bad, flat out.
Don’t make me laugh.”
‘We could have that in hours instead of months.’
Bro just send us an email and we will work with you.
I’ve knocked out entire game’s worth of audio in a two hour session.
It ain’t deep.”
The use of AI in video games has been heavily criticised by actors.
Actors themselvesremain sceptical about the use of AI in gaming.
