After Raven Inspiration, Call of Duty’s Quest to Become Fortnite Involves AI-Generated Hatsune Miku Clone

Call of Duty has always been the gruff, no-nonsense uncle of the gaming world—the one who shows up to family gatherings in tactical gear and lectures you about “staying frosty.” Lately, however, Uncle COD has been sneaking into Fortnite’s closet, trying on flashy outfits and neon wigs.

The latest fashion disaster? A suspiciously familiar anime-inspired bundle that’s got players asking: “Is this Call of Duty or a knockoff Fortnite collab?”

Activision’s latest Season 2 update for Black Ops 6 dropped a new tracer pack featuring a blue-haired, anime-styled calling card that looks like Hatsune Miku’s distant AI-generated cousin. This comes hot on the heels of a Raven-inspired battle pass skin that had fans side-eyeing Epic Games’ Nevermore set.

But while Fortnite’s crossovers thrive on polish and partnership, Call of Duty’s attempts feel more like a garage sale imitation—complete with extra fingers and a side of existential dread.

Let’s address the six-fingered elephant in the room. Activision‘s latest bundle, the Killer Content pack, features a calling card with a blue-haired anime character that’s either Hatsune Miku’s evil twin or an AI’s fever dream.

Reddit user Silly-Bandicoot7768 summed it up perfectly:

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Ah yes, the fingers. While Fortnite‘s Miku collab had clean, crisp art, Black Ops 6‘s version looks like it was drawn by a sleep-deprived intern using a way-less-than-perfect Midjourney prompt. The character’s left hand? Five fingers, but the thumb is awkwardly cropped out—a classic AI giveaway.

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This isn’t Activision’s first AI rodeo. Remember December’s “Necroclaus” fiasco, where Zombie Santa rocked six fingers and a gloved hand holding Gobblegums like he’d never seen human anatomy? Or the job listing where Treyarch sought artists “proficient in AI tools”?

Activision would rather let algorithms do the heavy lifting than pay human artists—even as ex-CEO Bobby Kotick pocketed a golden parachute worth $400 million.

The Killer Content pack epitomizes this ethos. For 2,400 CoD Points (~$20), you get gun skins, a loading screen, and a calling card that looks like it escaped a DeviantArt AI generator. No operator skin, no unique quips—just… blue stuff:

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But perhaps the most concerning part isn’t just the AI art—it’s how these attempts at mimicking Fortnite’s success are fundamentally changing Call of Duty‘s DNA.

Let’s give credit where it’s due: Fortnite has mastered the art of crossovers. From Star Wars to God of War, Epic Games’ partnerships feel celebratory, not cynical. But when Call of Duty tries to replicate that magic, it’s like watching your dad attempt the “Renegade” dance on TikTok.

Take the Raven skin for example. In Fortnite, Raven is a sleek, gothic icon from the Nevermore set. In Black Ops 6? It’s Raven’s discount doppelgänger—edgy armor, glowing eyes, and all the subtlety of a chainsaw in a library. Players aren’t buying it:

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The irony? While Fortnite uses crossovers to expand its universe, Call of Duty’s attempts dilute its own. Once promised to be a gritty military shooter, Black Ops 6 now feels like a confused mashup of Squid Game events, zombie Santas, and anime knockoffs.

But, fortunately, Activision’s obsession with chasing trends does have consequences. Since the launch of Season 2 (and the “Miku bundle”), Black Ops 6′s Steam reviews have tanked to “Mostly Negative” as fans revolted against “AI slop.” Meanwhile, Fortnite keeps breaking its own concurrent player count records season after season. Coincidence? Hardly.

For now, though, Activision seems content to let AI generate its future. But if players keep getting six-fingered Santas and anime abominations, they might just vote with their wallets… and their uninstall buttons.

What do you think? Is Call of Duty’s Fortnite mimicry a smart evolution or an identity crisis in progress? Sound off in the comments below!