Call of Duty Tweet Ignites Fury Over Hacking Problems

Summary

• Call of Duty sparks outrage for promoting a new store bundle and refusing to acknowledge ongoing game issues.
• Both Warzone and Black Ops 6's Ranked Play modes have a severe cheating issue that is yet to be fully rectified.
• Players say Call of Duty is "dying" as the game's player count continues to dwindle on Steam.

A recent tweet from the official Call of Duty Twitter account has ignited widespread frustration within the community, amassing over 2 million views and thousands of responses criticizing Activision for its apparent inability to "read the room." At a time when various Call of Duty titles, including Warzone and Black Ops 6, are grappling with significant game-breaking issues, Activision's focus on promoting new store bundles rather than addressing these problems has pushed many players to their breaking point.

The latest installment in the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 6, launched on October 25, 2024, to critical acclaim and enthusiastic player feedback. However, the game's reputation has taken a sharp downturn in recent weeks. Even professional players like Scump have publicly stated that the franchise "has never been in a worse spot than it is right now." The community's frustration is fueled by a range of issues plaguing both Black Ops 6 and Warzone, including rampant cheating in Ranked Play, server problems, and more.

Call of Duty Tweet Sparks Outrage

In a move that has further inflamed tensions, Activision used the official Call of Duty Twitter account on January 8 to promote a new store bundle inspired by The VIPs from the popular series Squid Game. This promotional effort quickly backfired as fans lambasted Activision for its tone-deaf approach. With both Black Ops 6 and Warzone suffering from ongoing issues, many in the community believe that Call of Duty's social media presence should be focused on acknowledging and addressing these problems rather than pushing new store bundles.

The backlash was swift and vocal. Content creator FaZe Swagg urged Activision to "read the room," while the news account CharlieIntel pointed out the severity of the situation, stating, "ranked play is so broken to the point where some people can only play 4 games in 4 hours but new bundles are more important right, got it." Twitter user Taeskii also expressed their frustration, vowing not to purchase any store bundles until the game's anti-cheat system is fixed.

Amidst the outcry, some players are not just voicing their disappointment but are also abandoning the game altogether. Since the release of Black Ops 6 in October of last year, the player count on Steam has seen a significant decline. While data from other platforms like PlayStation and Xbox is not available, over 47% of players have stopped playing Black Ops 6 on Steam since its launch, likely driven away by the persistent issues with hackers and server performance.