Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, while its competitor, Marvel Rivals, thrives. Leading YouTubers and competitive players are expressing serious concerns about a dramatic decline in player engagement. Several content creators have ceased producing Black Ops 6 content altogether, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction.
Call of Duty legend, OpTic Scump, has declared the franchise to be in its worst state ever. He attributes this largely to the premature release of ranked mode, coupled with a severely deficient anti-cheat system resulting in rampant cheating.
The situation is further exacerbated by streamer FaZe Swagg’s on-stream rage quit, triggered by connectivity problems. He subsequently switched to Marvel Rivals, even incorporating a live hacker counter into his stream to emphasize the severity of the issue.
Adding to the player discontent is the substantial nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of desirable camouflage skins, and an overwhelming influx of cosmetic items. The perception is that Activision is prioritizing monetization over meaningful gameplay improvements. This is particularly noteworthy given the franchise's historically massive budgets. While understandable, the current trajectory is alarming, and player patience is wearing thin, suggesting the series may be nearing a critical juncture.