Developer Mandragora has addressed player concerns regarding ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs, confirming that Steam community background assets for the game were created using generative AI. While the relaxing electronics simulator has seen a strong reception with 100,000 copies sold on its first day and "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, players identified the backgrounds as low-quality and indicative of AI tools.
In a recent post on the game's Steam community page, the development team clarified that they do not use, and will not use, generative AI for their own game development. However, they acknowledged that the specific assets in question were outsourced and produced with AI tools.
Next Steps for ReStory Assets
To resolve the issue, Mandragora has begun the following actions:
- Review Process: The team has initiated a review of the current outsourced assets.
- Replacement Plan: The studio is working to replace the existing backgrounds with new, original artwork created by a trusted artist.
The title remains available on PC, where it continues to maintain its positive standing despite the controversy surrounding these community assets.