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Guitar Hero is coming to mobile, and stumbles out the block with AI announcement

Author : Stella Mar 22,2025

Guitar Hero Mobile: A Rocky Start for a Legendary Franchise

The rhythm game genre may not have exploded in the West, but Guitar Hero was a monumental exception. Its return to mobile is exciting news, but Activision’s announcement stumbled badly.

Instead of a trailer or press release, the reveal consisted of a jarring AI-generated image on Instagram. This has understandably overshadowed the news, especially given Activision's recent controversies surrounding AI art in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Details about Guitar Hero Mobile are scarce. While the franchise had a previous mobile iteration nearly 20 years ago (see below), expectations are high for a modern, impressive release.

A Sour Note: The AI Art Controversy

The AI art used for the announcement has been widely criticized for its poor quality, raising concerns about the game's potential reception. With strong competition from titles like Space Ape's BeatStar, Guitar Hero Mobile might face an uphill battle.

Despite the initial missteps, the potential for a successful mobile Guitar Hero remains. Activision's clumsy announcement, however, casts a shadow over what could be a triumphant return.

For a look at other successful mobile franchise adaptations, check out the top 9 Final Fantasy games on mobile.

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