Top CoD Pro Slams State of Series

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, despite the success of competing titles like Marvel Rivals. Prominent YouTubers and competitive players are expressing serious concerns about the game's declining player base. The drop in player activity is so significant that some content creators have ceased producing Black Ops 6 content altogether.

OpTic Scump, a Call of Duty legend, has declared the franchise to be in its worst state ever. He attributes this primarily to the premature release of the ranked mode, compounded by a poorly functioning anti-cheat system resulting in rampant cheating.

This sentiment is echoed by FaZe Swagg, who dramatically switched from Black Ops 6 to Marvel Rivals during a live stream, citing frustrating connectivity problems and an overwhelming number of hackers. He even incorporated a live counter tracking hacker encounters into his stream.

Adding to the player frustration is the significant nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of desirable cosmetic items. The game is criticized for introducing numerous monetization options while neglecting substantial improvements to core gameplay. Considering the franchise's historically massive budgets, the current state is both unsurprising and deeply worrying. With player patience wearing thin, the game appears to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.