Battlefield 6 faces claims of copying Call of Duty artwork after the release of its “Objective Ace” cosmetic skin. This event caused quite an uproar within the forum community as fans pointed out the striking similarities in the design with the “skull logo” from “Ghosts” in the “Call of Duty” game.
Battlefield 6 Faces Claims on Ace Skin
The issue started when EA and DICE brought in the Objective Ace skin as a part of Season 1 in the Battlefield Pro pack. The pack could be bought for $25 or as a part of the $100 Phantom pack. The reason for much criticism against the pack lies in the fact that the Objective Ace skin looked uncannily close to the branding of Call of Duty in terms of cracks, facial spots, and deformities.
Charges of AI-Generated Art
Apart from the visual resemblance, the controversy escalated due to worries over the use of AI-generated art in the gaming industry. Fans feel that the mask contains obvious signs of being produced using AI, including unnatural textures.
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This has sparked distrust among players in regard to whether or not EA is taking shortcuts by using generative design instead of investing time into original designs.
Effect on Battlefield’s Reputation
This comes at a particularly poor time for the Battlefield franchise. Since the poor launch experience seen with Battlefield 2042, Battlefield 6 offered a chance for redemption. It boasted a record-breaking opening and plenty of enthusiasm. Though some gamers may call these rumors overblown, others will say that Battlefield is diluting what makes it singular by aping Call of Duty.
Industry Examples of Authenticity
Nevertheless, whether this work of art has been deliberately imitated or just used as inspiration, one thing that becomes very clear in this whole episode, indeed in this whole industry, is that this balance between innovation and imitation has become even more important than ever before. And, of course, to gain back its trust, this company has to prove that its vision indeed differs from that of its competitors.
This Article is Based on Information from Game Rant, Notebookcheck and The Express Tribune. Content has been rewritten and analyzed for information purpose.
