Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Players Think New Loading Screen Is AI-Generated

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Key Takeaways

  • Black Ops 6 players believe the new Necrocalus loading screen features an AI-generated Christmas-themed zombie with an extra finger.
  • Fans criticize Treyarch’s potential use of AI-generated cosmetic items in Black Ops 6, expressing disappointment but acknowledging it as the future.
  • Treyarch was previously looking for an animator who was proficient in using generative AI tools.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that the recent revelation about the AI-generated loading screen in Black Ops 6 has left me both baffled and amused. On one hand, it’s impressive to see how far technology has come, allowing even game developers to use AI tools for art development. However, on the other hand, as a player who appreciates the human touch in cosmetic designs, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.

Players of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have found what seems to be a loading screen created by an artificial intelligence system, in the latest Season 1 Reloaded update. This new Necroclaus loading screen in Black Ops 6 features a festive zombie stretching towards the screen, but some players are now questioning if it’s AI-made due to the zombie having an extra finger – a feature often seen in images produced by such systems.

Just yesterday, I was thrilled to jump into the fray with the Season 1 Reloaded update for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone! Activision didn’t disappoint, as they dropped a massive haul of fresh content tailored for multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone enthusiasts like me.

Call of Duty Players Aren’t Happy With New Black Ops 6 Loading Screen

Regrettably, the cosmetic items in Black Ops 6 remain a source of debate, as a fresh loading screen from the Necrocalus character has sparked speculation among players about potential AI creation. On Reddit, a post highlights that this screen, accessible through the Merry Mayhem event, shows a zombie with an unusual number of digits – specifically, five fingers and one thumb on one hand. Although he’s undead, the sum of his digits seems questionable to many.

The user expressed their disappointment that Treyarch appears to be using AI for creating art instead of hiring human designers for cosmetic aspects. This development, though contentious in the gaming industry, isn’t entirely unexpected given recent job listings from Treyarch. Back in April, a job posting revealed that the Call of Duty developer was seeking an artist/animator with expertise in illustration, motion design, and using AI tools for art creation. The role emphasized the need for a candidate who could refine 2D artwork made by both humans and AI tools.

It hasn’t been the first instance where fans have criticized Call of Duty for suspected AI-created cosmetics. Before Black Ops 6 came out in November, Activision introduced a new store bundle for Modern Warfare 3 from 2023, which was also accused of being AI-generated. While many fans have voiced their displeasure over the potential use of AI in Black Ops 6, not everyone is taken aback. Reddit user Sethology12 commented, “Unfortunately, this seems to be the future,” and Infamous_Mall1798 added, “Yes, everything’s going to be AI-assisted in the future.

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2024-12-06 16:23