Expedition 33's indie game award GOTY rescinded over gen AI use

Expedition 33 developer Sandfall Interactive is finding itself in hot water over its use of AI generated assets in developing the game.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Indie Game Awards wins rescinded over gen AI assets

Sandfall’s acclaimed RPG had its wins at the Indie Game Awards rescinded after organisers confirmed the game used generative AI.
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Expedition 33 Has Been Disqualified from the Indie Game Awards 2025 Due Use of Gen AI

Despite winning Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2025, this indie title has been disqualified from receiving any awards at another event due to AI.

Awards organizer cites ‘hard stance’ on gen AI.

Fresh from receiving the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2025, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been stripped of two awards from the Indie Game Awards after its use of generative AI hit the ...