New Call of Duty Tweet Sparks Outrage Amidst Ongoing Hacking Issues

Call of Duty Faces Backlash for Prioritizing Store Bundles Over Game Issues

Activision's recent promotion of a new Squid Game-themed store bundle has ignited a firestorm of criticism from the Call of Duty community. The tweet, boasting over 2 million views and countless angry replies, highlights a growing disconnect between the developer and its player base. The outrage stems from Activision's perceived failure to address persistent and game-breaking issues plaguing both Warzone and Black Ops 6, instead focusing on promoting in-game purchases.

Since the October 2024 launch of Black Ops 6, which initially received positive reviews, the game's reputation has taken a significant downturn. Prominent players, including Scump, have publicly stated that the franchise is in its worst state ever. The primary complaints center around rampant cheating in Ranked Play, persistent server problems, and other critical bugs.

Activision's January 8th tweet, promoting a VIP Squid Game bundle, was met with widespread condemnation. Influential figures like FaZe Swagg urged Activision to "read the room," echoing the sentiments of countless players frustrated by the prioritization of monetization over fixing core gameplay issues. CharlieIntel highlighted the severe limitations imposed on players by the broken Ranked Play system, while Taeskii voiced a common sentiment: a boycott of store bundles until the anti-cheat measures are improved.

The player exodus is evident on Steam, where Black Ops 6 has seen a staggering 47% player drop-off since its release. While platform-specific data for PlayStation and Xbox is unavailable, the Steam statistics strongly suggest widespread dissatisfaction linked to the prevalence of hackers and server instability. The situation paints a grim picture for Call of Duty, raising serious questions about Activision's commitment to addressing player concerns.