Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing a significant player exodus, prompting concern from prominent streamers and competitive players. The game's struggles are multifaceted, with several key issues contributing to its decline.
Veteran Call of Duty player and influencer, OpTic Scump, has voiced his alarm, claiming the franchise is in its worst state ever. He points to the premature release of ranked mode, coupled with a malfunctioning anti-cheat system, as the root cause of the rampant cheating plaguing the game. This has created a severely negative player experience.
Further highlighting the problems, streamer FaZe Swagg dramatically switched to Marvel Rivals during a live broadcast, frustrated by persistent connectivity issues and the sheer number of hackers encountered. His stream even incorporated a live counter tracking hacker encounters.
Adding to the player discontent is the significant nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of desirable cosmetic items. This, combined with the overwhelming quantity of cosmetic microtransactions, has left many feeling that Activision is prioritizing revenue generation over meaningful gameplay improvements. The stark contrast between the franchise's once massive budgets and its current state is striking, raising questions about the future of the franchise. With player patience wearing thin, the situation appears increasingly critical.
