According to a recent report from Wired, Activision Blizzard is one of the several big game companies that are reportedly using generative AI to develop video games. This follows a notable wave of layoffs that have impacted the gaming industry in recent years. An anonymous source cited in the article that claims to have worked for the publisher says the company promised that the technology would only be used for concept art and other elements that won’t impact the final game. However, this allegedly turned out not to be the case as the report claims that AI-generated skins were sold in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III via the Yokai’s Wraith bundle. Additionally, according to several sources familiar with recent layoffs, many jobs impacted were from art teams. “a lot of 2D artists were laid off” as part of Microsoft’s wider cuts, which left almost 2,000 employees out of a job.” An anonymous source told Wired. “Remaining concept artists were then forced to use AI to aid their work” Former Blizzard artist Lucas Annunziata also added on Twitter, stating “half the environment art team cut from [Overwatch 2], folks I helped hire and train.”
Modern Warfare III details:
The Hunt for Makarov
Immediately following the events of Modern Warfare II, Captain Price, Ghost and the rest of Task Force 141 continue the hunt for ultranationalist Vladimir Makarov, taking them across the world in this gripping single player campaign. The events that take place will have lasting consequences in the Modern Warfare universe.
Multiplayer Modernized
Modern Warfare III‘s multiplayer offers crisp and responsive gameplay across a bevy of maps and modes. All the classic maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2009) make their return, but with new gameplay improvements that players have become accustomed to over the years. This, in addition to the large-scale Invasion and Ground War maps and four seasons’ worth of post-launch maps and updates, means that you’ll be getting an incredible amount of content right from the jump. There’s never been a better time to hop into the fray!
Player progression has evolved as well, with new and familiar Perks, Killstreaks and Equipment to unlock. Each level builds you into a stronger and more tactically diverse operator, giving you more options on the battlefield. In addition to your usual weapons and attachments, MWIII also introduces After-Market Parts, allowing you to further customize your weapons. And if you’ve played MWII multiplayer, MWIII allows you to transfer much of your content and weapon progression with its Carry Forward feature.
Explore the Dark Aether
Prepare to fight and survive against hordes of zombies in the largest Call of Duty Zombies map ever! In this co-op PvE extraction mode, you and your squad drop into the outskirts of an infested Urzikstan as a part of Operation: Deadbolt. As you complete contracts, raid strongholds and venture further into the map, the zombies you encounter will grow stronger and more relentless. The best loot and darkest secrets hide in these higher-tier areas, but you will still need to safely exfiltrate if you hope to keep your gear and fight another day. Luckily, you’ll have access to many classic Zombies upgrades including Perk-a-Colas, Ammo-Mods, the Pack-a-Punch machine and (if you’re lucky) the powerful and infamous Wonder Weapons.
However, there are more than just zombies roaming this infested area. The mercenaries of Terminus Outcomes have set up bases around Urzikstan along with their elite Warlords. Oh, and have we mentioned the special zombies and bosses? There’s much more to discover, but we’ll let you find out for yourself.
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