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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Faces Backlash Over AI Art

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Faces Backlash Over AI Art

    Digital Phablet – Activision’s latest release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, has faced a tumultuous beginning, plagued by various issues including a peculiar campaign and a lack of innovative gameplay features to justify a sequel just a year after the previous installment.

    Recently, criticism has intensified over the game’s use of AI-generated artwork in its assets, such as calling cards, posters, and reward icons. A user on Reddit expressed frustration in a discussion thread, remarking, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is cluttered with AI-generated art, because your $70 doesn’t mean as much anymore.” 

    Many fans have also encouraged others to avoid purchasing the game to protest the use of AI-created content in future releases.

    Another Reddit comment stated,  “High Fantasy Studio Ghibli is exactly what I picture when I think of Call of Duty. It pairs perfectly with the Nicki Minaj and Seth Rogen skins. Honestly, these developers have completely lost the plot.”

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Criticized for Incorporating AI Art

    The AI-created artwork appears to utilize Hayao Miyazaki’s renowned Studio Ghibli aesthetic as its inspiration, which went viral several months ago when social media users began generating AI content based on it via ChatGPT. Many critics labeled this trend as “disrespectful” and “unacceptable” to Miyazaki’s artistic legacy.


    Despite the backlash from months prior, Activision and Treyarch’s new game continues to include AI-generated art in its assets, sparking widespread outrage from gamers and artists alike.

    Sources reveal that much of the anger stems from concerns over AI replacing skilled human artists, including illustrators, concept designers, and animators.

    Even the Prestige icons in Black Ops 7 are reportedly AI-created. However, they have been subtly edited to suggest otherwise, according to reports from FRVR.

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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (Activision/ Treyarch)

    The game’s campaign, often highly praised by fans, also received criticism for several reasons, including bizarre choices like being exclusively online with no option to pause. Multiple users reported being kicked from the campaign if they remained idle for too long.

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Pre-Order Guide for Completing and Solving

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Pre-Order Guide for Completing and Solving

    Only a few things in life are certain—death, taxes, and a new Call of Duty game every year. Activision is sticking with Black Ops for the second year straight and is releasing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year. This series remains the most popular category of Call of Duty by a wide margin. The new game was revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase, and more details, along with a closer look at what to expect, were shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live.

    Even though Black Ops is the focus, this upcoming Call of Duty will introduce features never seen before in the series. One major addition is the campaign, which will now be playable cooperatively for the first time. Whether you’re already sold on Black Ops 7 or just a dedicated Call of Duty fan who follows the series every year, this guide has everything you need to know about pre-ordering one of this year’s biggest games, whether you love it or not.

    Where to Pre-Order Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

    Before securing your copy of Black Ops 7, you need to decide which edition you want. The good news for fans of the standard edition is that this game will not cost more than typical new releases. The standard edition will be priced at $70, not the $80 some other new titles are commanding on Xbox. Activision will continue to release the game on last-generation consoles, and the standard edition on PlayStation and Xbox will also be available as a cross-generation version.

    For those wanting extra content, there’s the Vault Edition. Priced at $99.99, this version includes the Operator Collection, a Permanent Unlock Token, and everything else listed in the comparison table below that doesn’t come with the standard edition. Both editions offer pre-order bonuses, which include early access to the open beta starting October 2, 2025.

    The beta will be open to everyone, whether or not you pre-order, beginning October 5.

    The full version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on November 14, 2025. Pre-orders are now available through the links below.

    Pre-Order Options

    Standard Edition
    Includes:

    • Base game
    • Early access to open beta (pre-order bonus)
    • Reznov Challenge Pack (pre-order bonus)

    Vault Edition
    Includes everything in the Standard Edition plus:

    • BlackCell (One Season)
    • Operator Collection
    • Mastercraft Weapon Collection
    • Ultra Gobblegum Pack for Zombies
    • Permanent Unlock Token

    Upgrading to the Vault Edition on Xbox Game Pass

    Black Ops 7 will be the second Call of Duty title to release on Xbox Game Pass right from day one. Only the standard edition, however, will be added to Game Pass. That means if you want the Vault Edition’s extra content, you’ll need to purchase an upgrade separately.

    Xbox is offering players the chance to upgrade to the Vault Edition even if they haven’t bought the base game yet. The upgrade costs $30, and pre-orders are available now. If you decide later that you want the Vault Edition’s additional features after pre-ordering the standard game, you can buy the upgrade at any time.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What year does Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 take place?
    The game is set in the year 2035.

    Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 coming to Nintendo Switch 2?
    While a version for Switch 2 hasn’t been announced, Activision has promised to bring Call of Duty games to the new Nintendo console in the future.