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RuneScape dev apologises after RuneFest debut of an AI-generated six-fingered character: 'That's pretty hard to explain away'
RuneScape developer Jagex descended upon Birmingham (the British one, not the Alabama one) over the weekend with its annual RuneFest.
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Jagex attended its annual RuneFest in Birmingham, England, over the weekend and used the event’s RuneScape keynote to debut a trailer for the upcoming Dragon Slayer 2 quest. The trailer displayed a player character with an anomalous six‑finger hand and a sneaker‑like sole on its armored shoes, a visual error that drew immediate attention. Following the reveal, Jagex issued an apology for the AI‑generated mistake. The incident highlighted the challenges of using generative tools in game asset creation.
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