'Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2' translator says developers fired him to use AI

March 28, 2026 - 18:07

The lead English translator for the highly anticipated game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has publicly claimed that the development studio, Warhorse Studios, terminated his contract to replace human translation with artificial intelligence. The translator, who had worked on the original acclaimed role-playing game, detailed his experience in a lengthy Reddit post.

He stated that after completing a significant portion of the sequel's translation, his collaboration was abruptly ended. According to his account, the decision was driven by a corporate directive to utilize AI tools for localization, a move he says was framed to him as making human translators "obsolete." The translator expressed deep frustration and professional concern, questioning the ability of current AI to properly handle the game's complex historical context, nuanced dialogue, and specialized medieval terminology.

The situation has ignited a fierce debate within the gaming community about the accelerating integration of AI into creative industries. While AI promises efficiency and cost reduction, this incident highlights growing fears about job displacement and potential compromises in artistic quality. Fans of the original game, known for its meticulous historical detail, are particularly worried that AI translation could dilute the narrative authenticity and character depth they cherish. Warhorse Studios has not yet issued an official public statement regarding the specific allegations.