AI helped make some audio, art, 3D models and translations; nothing is generated while you play. The developer plans to rework voices and translations with community contributors and hopes to work with musicians on a new soundtrack. Dev
What used AI, asset by asset
| Asset | AI used? | Planned change |
|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack | Yes | Would like to collaborate with musicians on a new soundtrack "if the opportunity arises". Dev |
| Voice lines (some, prerecorded) | Some | Reworking with community voice contributors; called out as needing improvement. Dev |
| Sound effects & ambient audio | Yes | None announced. |
| Event illustrations | Yes | None announced. |
| 3D models | Some | "Creating or refining some 3D models." No change announced. |
| In-game text translation | Help | Reworking localization with community translators. Dev |
| Content during gameplay | None | "No content is generated with AI during gameplay." Official |
The developer's explanation
"At first, I tried to make every part of Ebbtide myself. I used AI to help with assets I couldn't manage on my own."
ProjectAlive, "15,000 wishlists. Thank you!", Steam, Oct 21, 2026
The same post says everything was reviewed and refined by hand, and names the weakest parts: "particularly the voices and translations." Dev
The community rework
The developer is asking players to contribute voice recordings and translations through the information channels on the official Discord. This ties into the language plan: English and Korean are the base languages, with the other 17 store languages to follow with community help. Dev
What players are saying
The Steam forum is split. Players
- Critical: threads such as "The game looked very promising and cool until I saw the gen AI notice", "AI soundtrack? OOF" and "ai criticism".
- Asking: "Will the AI be removed if the game is successful?" and "Will you be replacing AI Assets as development continues?" Players
- Supportive: "AI is fine in indie games", plus replies pointing out it is a one-person project.
This wiki reports the disclosure as written and does not rate it. Steam requires developers to disclose AI-generated content; Ebbtide's notice is on its store page under "AI Generated Content Disclosure".
FAQ
Does Ebbtide use AI?
Yes, for some assets. The Steam disclosure lists the soundtrack, some voice lines, sound effects and ambient audio, event illustrations, some 3D models, and translation help. The developer says no content is generated with AI during gameplay.
Will the AI content in Ebbtide be replaced?
Partly, as planned. The developer wants to rework voice recording and localization with community contributors first, and would like to collaborate with musicians on a new soundtrack "if the opportunity arises". No full replacement has been promised.
Does Ebbtide generate AI content while you play?
No. The store disclosure and the developer's post both say no content is generated with AI during gameplay.
Sources
Labels: Official Steam store page · Dev developer announcement, post or video · Players community discussion, not confirmed by the developer · Press media coverage.
- Official Ebbtide — Steam store page (app 4915700): description, tags, languages, system requirements — 2026-10-29
- Dev Steam announcement: "15,000 wishlists. Thank you!" (incl. "AI use and the work ahead") — 2026-10-21
- Players Steam discussion: "Will the AI be removed if the game is successful?" — 2026-10-28
- Players Ebbtide — Steam Community discussions (General) — 2026-10-29
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