Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing a significant downturn, with prominent YouTubers and professional players expressing serious concerns. The game's popularity is plummeting, leading some content creators to abandon it entirely. Even legendary figures like OpTic Scump, a cornerstone of the Call of Duty competitive scene, have declared the franchise's current state as its worst ever. Scump attributes much of the problem to the premature launch of ranked mode, exacerbated by a poorly functioning anti-cheat system that has resulted in rampant cheating.
This sentiment is echoed by streamer FaZe Swagg, who dramatically switched to Marvel Rivals during a live broadcast after encountering numerous connectivity issues and hackers. His stream even included a live counter tracking the number of cheaters he encountered.
Adding to the woes is the significant nerfing of the zombies mode, hindering the acquisition of desirable camouflage skins, and a perceived oversaturation of cosmetic items. Critics argue that the game prioritizes monetization over substantial gameplay improvements. This situation, while perhaps predictable given the franchise's massive budgets, is nonetheless alarming. Player patience is finite, and the game appears to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.
