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CoD Game's State Slammed by Top Player

by Connor Feb 11,2025

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing a significant downturn, with prominent YouTubers and competitive players expressing serious concerns. The game's declining player base is prompting some content creators to abandon the title altogether.

Veteran Call of Duty player, OpTic Scump, a prominent figure in the franchise, has declared the series' current state as its worst ever. He attributes this largely to the premature launch of the ranked mode, coupled with a severely flawed anti-cheat system resulting in rampant cheating.

The issues are further compounded by streamer FaZe Swagg's on-stream rage quit, driven by connectivity problems and an overwhelming number of hackers. His stream even incorporated a live counter tracking hacker encounters, highlighting the severity of the problem.

Adding to the player discontent is the substantial nerfing of the zombies mode, impacting the acquisition of coveted camouflage skins, and a perceived oversaturation of cosmetic items. This has led to criticism that the game prioritizes monetization over substantive gameplay improvements. Considering the franchise's historically massive budgets, the current situation, while understandable, is undeniably alarming. Player patience is finite, and the game appears to be nearing a critical juncture.