When it comes to fast-and-furious rhythm games, although the genre never really took off in the West, there was one huge exception: Guitar Hero. Now, this legendary franchise is set to make a comeback, and it's coming to the mobile platform! However, Activision's announcement has hit a sour note right from the start.

Instead of a trailer or a press release, the announcement was made via an AI-generated promotional image on Instagram. This move has overshadowed the excitement of the franchise's return, especially following another controversial use of AI in the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

As for what Guitar Hero Mobile will look and sound like, details are scarce. The series did come to mobile nearly 20 years ago, as shown below, but fans are hoping for something truly impressive this time around.

Broken strings: The AI-generated art used in the announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, possibly not even utilizing the latest image generation technology. This has led many to believe that Guitar Hero Mobile might be dead on arrival, especially with strong competition from games like Space Ape's popular BeatStar.

While the idea of Guitar Hero returning and thriving on mobile is exciting, Activision's use of AI art has undeniably struck a wrong chord. Despite the potential, the announcement has left much to be desired.

In the meantime, if you're interested in seeing how other major franchises have fared on smartphones, check out the top 9 Final Fantasy games available on mobile.