CoD Veteran Criticizes Current State of Franchise

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, as evidenced by declining player engagement and vocal criticism from prominent community figures. Top YouTubers and competitive players are expressing alarm at the game's current state, with some even abandoning content creation for the title.

OpTic Scump, a legendary Call of Duty player, has declared the franchise to be in its worst condition ever. He attributes this primarily to the premature release of the ranked mode, exacerbated by a malfunctioning anti-cheat system leading to rampant cheating.

Further highlighting the issues, streamer FaZe Swagg dramatically switched from Call of Duty to Marvel Rivals during a live broadcast, frustrated by persistent connectivity problems and a high encounter rate with hackers, which he even tracked live on stream.

Compounding these problems is the significant nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of coveted cosmetic items, and an oversaturation of cosmetic offerings. The perception is that Activision has prioritized monetization over meaningful gameplay improvements, a concerning trend given the franchise's historically large budgets. With player patience wearing thin, the situation is precarious and risks reaching a critical point.