Warhorse Studios allegedly fired its English translator, Max Hejtmánek, to fully integrate artificial intelligence for translation work. The move signals a growing trend of AI displacing human roles in the video game industry and raises critical questions about the future of creative labor.
Job Loss Confirmed
Hejtmánek announced his layoff in a now-verified post on the r/kingdomcome subreddit, stating he was terminated on March 27, 2026. The company cited “increased effectiveness” and “financial savings” as the reasoning, claiming AI would replace his Czech-to-English translation position. His LinkedIn profile confirms his departure from Warhorse Studios, where he had worked since 2022.
The Broader Trend
This incident is not isolated. The increasing adoption of AI in creative fields is leading to widespread job displacement. While AI offers fast and cost-effective solutions for tasks like translation, its use raises concerns about the quality and artistic integrity of the final product.
The Human Cost
Hejtmánek’s post highlights the emotional toll of these changes: “I want you to know that the growing use of AI greatly affects people in the games industry and many others, and I thought you should know how much the company that makes the games you love value the work of their employees.” His experience underscores the very real anxiety workers in creative industries now face.
The Future of Creative Work
The situation begs a larger question: if art and entertainment are increasingly produced by machines, what is the purpose of human creativity? As AI takes over roles previously held by writers, artists, and voice actors, the entire industry must confront the ethical and artistic implications of its choices.
The story writer? The design artists? The voice actors? How many human roles can be lost to AI before the entire enterprise gets called into question?
The future of creative work is uncertain, but this case suggests that AI’s encroachment will only continue unless serious conversations about its role are had.
