When Arc Raiders launched last fall, it received plenty of praise. It was also dragged somewhat for its use of gen-AI voices, much like in The Finals, the previous game from developer Embark Studios.

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Arc Raiders was one of the most successful games of 2025, but it was also criticized for its use of AI-based text-to-speech systems. Patrick Söderlund ...