An update to the Call of Duty HQ page on Steam confirms that Activision's development teams do in fact use "generative AI tools" as a means to "help develop some in-game assets." About a year ago, it came to light that Steam would begin to ask developers to disclose if and how AI is used in any given game.

Game maker Activision Blizzard confirmed some of the visuals inside some of its most popular titles are AI generated. The disclosure, which is listed on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's game page on Steam, follows the online gaming platform's recent introduction of new AI transparency policies.

Generative AI has been a controversial topic in gaming, prompting Steam in January 2024 to require developers to disclose use of the technology on their store pages. On Monday, Call of Duty news site CharlieIntel noticed that Activision had added such a disclaimer to the Call of Duty Steam page.

Call of Duty publisher Activision confirms via Steam disclosure that AI-generated content is present in the game.

Activision is using AI in Call of Duty development, noted on the Steam page. Disclosure of AI usage due to new Steam mandate indicates industry trends. Concerns about AI may lead to job losses in the gaming industry.

After months of mounting evidence and accusations, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has disclosed its use of AI on Steam. In an update to its Steam page, the game affirms that it uses Generative AI for in-game asset purposes.