Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Translator Apparently Fired as Dev Pivots to AI

It looks like generative AI is causing issues again, and this time, the developers of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Warhorse Studios, may be involved. This is according to a former translator who claims the studio is using the technology.

A translator named Max H shared on Reddit that they were recently told their position will be eliminated next month. They said the news came as a complete surprise, with no prior notice.

Moderator Tabnam confirmed Max H’s identity after requesting verification, leading to the possibility that Max H is truthfully sharing their experience of being laid off so Warhorse Studios can begin using AI for game translations.

Max H notes that while AI translation was a recurring topic of conversation, the company translator was consistently opposed to using it. They also didn’t believe AI would ultimately lead to job losses, including their own.

It’s understandable why Warhorse made this decision. Daniel Vavra, the creative lead and director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, has long been a proponent of generative AI, and recently voiced his support for Nvidia’s DLSS 5 technology.

Vavra and Warhorse aren’t alone in their enthusiasm for AI. Major companies like NetEase, Krafton (the creators of PUBG), and Netflix also support its use.

The technology isn’t universally loved, though. Companies like Capcom are taking a careful approach, while others – including Ken Levine, the creator of BioShock, and the team at Manor Lords developer Hooded Horse – remain skeptical.

Max H. expressed feeling deeply betrayed by Warhorse’s leadership. They also highlighted the significant impact of generative AI on the gaming industry, and suggested that fans of Kingdom Come should consider how much the studio actually values its workers, according to their perspective as a translator.

If Max H’s account is accurate, the next Kingdom Come: Deliverance game – if they make one – will probably use AI for translation. It’s still unclear exactly how that will work, but this issue seems likely to become more common in the near future.

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2026-03-30 16:02