Activision is using generative AI to create fake cover art for potential new games, such as Guitar Hero: Mobile, Call of Duty: Zombie Defender, and Crash Bandicoot Brawl.
These AI-generated ads are shared on social media to gauge public interest in the games before they are developed.
When users try to download these games, a message appears stating that the game is not real but could be in the future, and encourages users to provide feedback through a short survey.
Activision's use of AI-generated ads reflects the increasing trend of using generative AI tools in the gaming industry to assess market demand.