Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Faces Backlash
The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been marred by player criticism, and a significant part of the controversy revolves around the game’s use of AI-generated art. Despite the franchise’s blockbuster status, players have expressed disappointment and frustration upon discovering that many of the game’s cosmetic assets were created using artificial intelligence.
The issue centers on the game’s “calling cards”—the icons and images that appear next to a player’s name in online lobbies. eagle-eyed players quickly noticed that many of these cards bore the hallmarks of AI generation, such as distorted anatomy. One card, titled “Reeled In,” was highlighted for featuring a character with six fingers on one hand, a common error in AI-generated imagery.
Almost every single campaign and endgame calling card in bo7 is like Grok Ai generated images its so insane pic.twitter.com/5bCGNJQmgn
— Kume (@Kumesicles) November 13, 2025
While the exact number of AI-created assets is unconfirmed, many players report that the issue is widespread, affecting “almost every” calling card unlocked through the campaign and endgame content. This has led to a wave of negative reviews on platforms like Steam, where the game currently holds a “Mixed” rating.
So these calling cards are DEFINITELY AI generated right?
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In response to the backlash, both developer Treyarch and publisher Activision have acknowledged the use of AI tools. A disclaimer on the game’s Steam page states, “Our team uses generative AI tools to help develop some in game assets.” Activision provided a statement to press, saying the tools are used to “empower and support our teams,” while emphasizing that the “creative process continues to be led by the talented individuals in our studios.”
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However, the community response has been largely critical. Many players argue that a full-priced game from a multi-billion dollar franchise has no excuse for not commissioning human artists. The situation highlights the growing tension in the gaming industry between the efficiency of AI and player expectations for quality and artistic integrity.