Rideshare "Stimulator" is an upcoming driving simulation from Saber Interactive and UNIGINE, set for release in late 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game is in the middle of a public dispute over the use of AI in its writing, with the publisher adding an AI content disclosure to the Steam store page while denying that writers were replaced by AI.
Saber Interactive announced Rideshare "Stimulator" on July 31, a driving simulation where players run a ride-sharing business and transport passengers through city streets inspired by European and American cities. The game, developed by UNIGINE, is scheduled for release in late 2026 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A core feature is realistic traffic rules: players must wait for traffic lights to change, yield to pedestrians, and navigate congestion to deliver passengers on time. Driving style and vehicle condition directly affect passenger ratings, reviews, and tips, which in turn allow players to purchase new vehicles and upgrades. Between rides, players perform maintenance such as cleaning and repairing their car. Each passenger brings a unique story, ranging from funny to strange, adding unpredictability to every trip.
Ten days after the announcement, the game became the subject of a public dispute over AI. Former lead writer Stella Sacco said she was replaced by ChatGPT. Saber Interactive denies replacing writers with AI and says the game's stories were written by humans, while admitting AI tools were used for dialogue in Free Ride mode. On August 15, the publisher added an AI-generated content disclosure to the Steam store page, directly addressing the Valve policy concern raised by media. The publisher and the former writer remain in open conflict over the reasons for her removal.
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Saber Interactive added an AI-generated content disclosure to the Steam store page for Rideshare "Stimulator" after former lead writer Stella Sacco said she was replaced by ChatGPT. The publisher denies replacing writers with AI and says the game's stories were written by humans, while admitting AI tools were used for dialogue in Free Ride mode.
Saber Interactive announced Rideshare "Stimulator" on July 31, a driving simulation where players run a ride-sharing business and transport passengers through city streets inspired by European and American cities. The game, developed by UNIGINE, is scheduled for release in late 2026 on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A core feature is realistic traffic rules: players must wait for traffic lights to change, yield to pedestrians, and navigate congestion to deliver passengers on time. Driving style and vehicle condition directly affect passenger ratings, reviews, and tips, which in turn allow players to purchase new vehicles and upgrades. Between rides, players perform maintenance such as cleaning and repairing their car. Each passenger brings a unique story, ranging from funny to strange, adding unpredictability to every trip. Steve Allison, Chief Business Officer at Saber Interactive, described the game as a blend of relaxing gameplay and driving simulation, and noted that players will experience exaggerated situations that real ride-share drivers might or might not encounter. The announcement positions the title as a new entry in Saber's simulation catalog.