Titanic Disaster Survival Game Sparks Controversy
A new video game, Titanic Escape Simulator, has ignited a firestorm of online debate due to its sensitive subject matter and potential use of AI-generated imagery. Scheduled for release on the PS5 in 2026, the game’s concept has prompted significant reactions from internet users.
Game’s Controversial Announcement
The game’s unveiling occurred unusually, promoted through viral content on Facebook and Instagram rather than through traditional gaming media or PlayStation announcements. These sponsored posts featured images accompanied by descriptions lifted from the PlayStation Store.
The game promises a detailed recreation of the Titanic, with a dynamic environment evolving during the sinking. This concept has, however, primarily sparked outrage.
“Imagine these dead people knowing that their tragic end would be transformed into a video game just over a century later.”
—Anonymous Internet User
“Imagine die in the Titanic and, a hundred years later, see your tragedy becoming a ***** video game.”
—Anonymous Internet User
AI-Generated Images Raise Questions
Many of the images promoting the game, some of which have garnered over 70,000 reactions, appear to have been created using artificial intelligence. Close examination reveals unusual curves and a lack of detailed features, prompting speculation about the game’s authenticity.
Developer’s History Adds to Doubts
Furthermore, there is no actual gameplay footage, and comments on YouTube overwhelmingly suggest the trailer extracts were created by AI. The developer, Tetyana Vysochanska, is also under scrutiny.
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Vysochanska is reported to have released seventeen games in 2024 alone, most of which received negative reviews. Some critics accuse the studio of producing “shovelware,” low-quality games created for quick profits. According to a 2023 report, the video game industry is expected to reach $340 billion by 2027 (Statista).
Titanic Escape Simulator raises serious questions about how tragic historical events should be presented in video games, along with the quality of productions flooding the current market. The gaming community awaits further “gameplay” footage to determine the game’s final form and whether it will overcome the controversy.
