Battlefield 6 Accused of Using AI-Generated Art in New…

Battlefield 6 players have accused EA of using generative AI for one of the cosmetics in the new Windchill bundle. The use of AI in game development has remained a controversial topic across the industry as more studios announce plans to utilize it and fans notice what appear to be AI-generated assets in a wider range of games. While Battlefield 6 has not taken a hard, formal stance for or against the technology, some users think AI is responsible for at least one new cosmetic.

Despite getting off to a blistering start upon release, things haven't gone quite as smoothly for EA's flagship shooter lately. Many fans have complained that Battlefield 6's Winter Offensive update has caused massive issues, and player counts have dropped dramatically since the game came out. While Battlefield Studios has started to address those technical problems, it's run into another controversy as some players have accused the studio of AI-generating new content.

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Battlefield 6 Users Think Winter Warning Sticker Is AI-Generated

Shortly after the Windchill cosmetics bundle appeared in Battlefield 6's in-game store, fans took to the internet to call out one of the bundle's stickers for being AI-generated. The sticker in question, called "Winter Warning," shows a soldier pointing an M4A1 that suspiciously has what appears to be two barrels. The rifle's ejection port cover also seems to be duplicated, and users were quick to point out how unusually multiplied assets like this are a common sign of AI generation. EA has not commented on the sticker yet, so there's no confirmation that it is the product of AI, but previous reports claim EA has mandated AI usage, despite developers voicing frustrations and concerns over the technology.

While most users seem to agree that the sticker appears to be AI-generated, players are divided on how they feel about it. Many have criticized EA for using a technology that could replace human artists, and others have said it's "lazy" to not check allegedly AI-generated assets for mistakes before charging players for them. However, other users have dismissed it as minor or said that people need to accept that AI is an inevitable part of where the industry is headed. Still, it's easy to see where the frustrations come from, especially as a top Battlefield 6 dev has claimed the game contains no AI-generated visible assets, despite calling the technology "seducing" and admitting the company used it for "preparatory" tasks early in development.

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It's worth noting that in that earlier interview, the Battlefield 6 lead specified that Battlefield Studios is not anti-AI and that it could help devs "be more innovative and more creative" in the future. So, it's entirely possible that the game had no visible AI-generated assets at launch, but has since introduced AI-generated cosmetics. But even if the game hasn't contradicted those statements, the alleged AI use is still frustrating to some players, especially as it puts Battlefield 6 in the same boat as its biggest competitor. Not long before the Winter Warning debacle, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 fans called out Activision over including AI art, something that the studio did not deny but defended.

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It's still unconfirmed that Battlefield 6 uses generative AI for any of its cosmetics, but if it does, it wouldn't be alone, and it's unclear how much, if at all, the scandal would affect its player base. Despite many gamers speaking out against the technology, it does not always turn audiences away from games that use it. Notably, Arc Raiders faced an AI voice controversy but still became a massive hit. The newest Battlefield is already a commercial success, so its future amid these AI accusations is uncertain.

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