- Battlefield 6 has come under fire by gamers for using an AI-generated sticker of a gun with obvious flaws.
- The M4A1 gun sticker has two unnatural barrels and no trigger, raising suspicion in the community about AI use.
- Fans are frustrated with the developers for using AI in multiple instances, calling for a boycott.
Even with a declining player peak over the past few weeks, Battlefield 6 has stood out as one of the most popular shooters since launch. Both longtime veterans and new players have praised the game’s robust anti-cheat and impressive gameplay mechanics.
However, despite early promises of not using gen AI in BF6, it appears that developers have started relying on it to create stickers and other art. This has led to the studio facing severe criticism online, as players call for a boycott.
Why it matters: Battlefield 6’s use of Gen AI could prove to be a massive controversy for the game, given that Black Ops 7 also suffered a boycott due to its use of AI.
As pointed out by users on Reddit and Twitter, the player card sticker of an M4A1 gun was found with obvious flaws that suggest gen AI was used. The gun has two barrels that make no sense and lacks a trigger. The hands on the sticker also look awkward.
Players are also taken aback by how off-putting the sticker looks because their own attempts at generating AI images of the M4A1 gun look miles better in comparison.
Additionally, a separate art found in the game about RPGs vs. golf carts also seems to be AI-generated, according to the players. While some players see no issue, others have pointed out that AI art is generated based on stolen artworks that take jobs away from real artists.
Therefore, the controversy has grown to a significant margin, with some players refunding and others attempting to boycott the developers.
We have already seen the devastating consequences of gen AI use in Black Ops 7, which caused a boycott and damage to the game’s reputation.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devotedly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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