A former translator for the hit medieval RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 has claimed they lost their job to artificial intelligence. The developer, who worked at Warhorse Studios as a Czech to English translator, said they were told their position was 'obsolete' in favour of using AI for all future translations.
The individual, who used the Reddit handle 'Max H', had been employed at Warhorse Studios from July 2022 until March 2026. In a post, they stated: 'If you've ever played KCD2 in English, you've quite likely seen my work.' During a meeting on 27 March, they were reportedly informed that the move was part of an effort to 'make the company more effective' and 'save finances'.
The former employee expressed shock and betrayal, noting that while discussions about using AI for translation had frequently arisen, they never expected it to cost them their job. 'I'm heartbroken I won't get to see my friends and colleagues at the office every day,' they said. They also urged understanding that 'the growing use of AI greatly affects people in the games industry and many others.'
Warhorse Studios has not yet responded to the claims. The use of AI in game development remains a contentious issue; recently, Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss faced criticism after AI-generated artwork was discovered in their game, which was subsequently removed in a patch.
