Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, despite the success of Marvel Rivals. Prominent YouTubers and competitive players are expressing serious concerns about a dramatic decline in player engagement. Several have ceased creating content for the game, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction.
OpTic Scump, a legendary Call of Duty player, claims the franchise is in its worst state ever, primarily blaming the premature release of the ranked mode. He points to a dysfunctional anti-cheat system as the root cause of rampant cheating, severely impacting gameplay.
Streamer FaZe Swagg dramatically switched from Call of Duty to Marvel Rivals during a live stream, citing frustrating connectivity issues and an overwhelming number of hackers. He even incorporated a live counter tracking hacker encounters into his broadcast.
These issues are compounded by significant nerfs to the zombies mode, hindering the acquisition of desirable camouflage skins, and an oversaturation of cosmetic items. Critics argue that the focus has shifted towards monetization, with insufficient investment in meaningful gameplay improvements. This situation, while understandable given the franchise's massive budget, is nevertheless alarming. Player patience is finite, and the game appears to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.