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Call of Duty Update Stirs Controversy Amidst Persistent Exploit Concerns

by Camila Feb 08,2025

Call of Duty Update Stirs Controversy Amidst Persistent Exploit Concerns

Activision's recent Call of Duty promotional tweet ignites player fury. The tweet, promoting a new Squid Game-themed store bundle, has garnered over 2 million views and a torrent of negative responses. This backlash stems from widespread frustration over unresolved issues plaguing both Warzone and Black Ops 6.

The controversy highlights a critical disconnect between Activision and its player base. While Black Ops 6 initially received positive reviews, the game, along with Warzone, is now grappling with significant problems, including rampant cheating in Ranked Play, persistent server instability, and other game-breaking bugs. Prominent players, like Scump, have publicly criticized the current state of the franchise, describing it as its worst ever.

The January 8th tweet, focusing on a new store bundle instead of acknowledging these pervasive issues, has fueled the outrage. Many players, including prominent content creators like FaZe Swagg, accuse Activision of being tone-deaf ("not reading the room"). CharlieIntel highlighted the broken Ranked Play mode, emphasizing the irony of prioritizing new bundles over fixing critical gameplay flaws. Several users, such as Taeskii, have pledged to boycott store purchases until the anti-cheat measures are improved.

This discontent is further evidenced by a dramatic drop in Black Ops 6's Steam player count. Since its October 2024 release, over 47% of players have abandoned the game on this platform, likely due to the ongoing hacking and server problems. While data for PlayStation and Xbox remains unavailable, the Steam figures suggest a significant player exodus. The combination of unresolved technical issues and the perceived insensitivity of Activision's marketing strategy has pushed many players to the breaking point, leaving the future of the Call of Duty franchise uncertain.

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