Saber Interactive
Saber Interactive Says It Has 'No Real Development' Left in North America, Credits Overseas Studios for Space Marine 2's Success
Speaking at Gamescom, Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits said the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and SnowRunner now does its development work almost entirely outside North America, citing dramatically lower costs at its global studios compared to U.S. salaries.
2 outletsBusinessSaber Interactive Draws Line on AI Use in Big Licensed Games, Stands Firm Amid Rideshare Stimulator Backlash
Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits says generative AI won't be used in major licensed titles like Space Marine 3, even as the studio defends its AI experimentation in Rideshare Stimulator and weathers criticism over a writer's claims she was replaced by ChatGPT.
2 outletsBusinessSaber Interactive CCO Defends Studio's Comms Strategy and Business Model Amid Controversy
At Gamescom, Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits told PC Gamer the studio won't change its communications approach despite recent backlash, while also crediting the studio's spread-out resource model for helping it avoid industry-wide struggles like layoffs and reliance on mega-budget games.
1 outletBusinessSaber Interactive Denies Replacing Writer With ChatGPT on Rideshare "Stimulator," Confirms AI Use for Passengers
Former lead writer Stella Sacco says she was replaced by ChatGPT midway through development on Saber Interactive's upcoming driving game Rideshare "Stimulator." Saber denies replacing any writers with AI but confirms the game will use AI for its free-ride mode.
2 outletsPop CultureSaber CEO Confirms Rideshare 'Stimulator' License Plate Is a Jab at Randy Pitchford Over Borderlands 4 Dig at Embracer
A Texas license plate reading 'USB DRV' in the trailer for Saber Interactive's Rideshare 'Stimulator' is an intentional reference to Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford's infamous USB drive story, according to Saber CEO Matt Karch, who says it's payback for perceived shots at Embracer in Borderlands 4.
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