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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 fans are expressing frustration over the game’s latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) crossover, citing unreasonable pricing for in-game cosmetic items. Read on to discover why this collaboration has sparked controversy among the community.
Black Ops 6 Under Fire From Community
The latest season update—Season 2 Reloaded—introduced a high-profile TMNT-themed content drop, but it's proving to be more costly than many players expected. With premium skins locked behind steep paywalls, Activision is once again facing criticism for aggressive monetization strategies.
High-Priced Crossover Skins Stir Fan Outrage
As part of the crossover event, each of the four iconic turtles—Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello—is available for $20 individually. Master Splinter’s skin comes as an additional $10 purchase via the Battle Pass Premium Track. When combined, the full set totals $100, excluding a $10 TMNT-inspired weapon blueprint modeled after Splinter’s signature weapon.
Considering that Black Ops 6 is a premium title priced at $69.99, many players feel the extra costs for cosmetic items are unjustified. Some have even drawn comparisons to free-to-play games like Fortnite. As one Reddit user, neverclaimsurv, pointed out: “That is INSANE. In Fortnite I think I paid $25.00 for all 4 turtles, and that’s a free game.”
Moreover, there’s concern that these cosmetics may not carry over to future Black Ops titles, making the investment feel even less worthwhile. Another Redditor, SellMeYourSirin, noted: “It has everything to do with the fact a full price game (that’s likely gonna be replaced within the next year) has THREE tiers of battle passes.” The base tier is free, while the other two require payment.
Despite the backlash, Black Ops 6 remains a top-grossing title in the U.S. for 2024, suggesting Activision may continue its current monetization model unless met with significant pushback from its player base.
Mixed Reception on Steam
On Steam, Black Ops 6 holds a "Mixed" review status, with only 47% of 10,696 user reviews recommending the game. Beyond the issue of expensive skins, players are reporting technical instability and poor multiplayer experiences.
Frequent crashes have plagued users since launch, with some unable to complete matches even after reinstalling or running the game in safe mode. One frustrated Steam user, LemonRain, shared: “This game has had problems with hard crashing since launch, but the latest update has made it so I can’t complete a single match. Reinstalling. Safe mode. Support. Nothing works and I have given up.”
Multiplayer issues also persist, including widespread reports of hackers dominating matches. Some players claim they’ve waited up to 15 minutes in lobbies only to face opponents using exploits that allow them to instantly eliminate others.
Additionally, Activision’s increasing reliance on AI has triggered backlash. Several negative Steam reviews were written using Chat GPT and similar tools as a form of protest. One such review by Rundur states: “Since Activision can't be bothered hiring real people anymore, I've decided to take advantage of AI myself and ask ChatGPT to write this negative review for me. Enjoy.”
Despite these issues, Black Ops 6 continues to perform financially, largely due to its multi-tiered Battle Pass system and ongoing seasonal content updates.
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