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 Activision and its player base. The company's focus on monetization through store bundles is clashing sharply with widespread reports of serious, unresolved issues plaguing both Warzone and Black Ops 6.

The controversy comes amidst a period of significant decline for the franchise. While Black Ops 6 initially received positive reviews, the game, along with Warzone, has been plagued by rampant cheating in ranked play, persistent server problems, and other game-breaking bugs. Prominent players, including Scump, have publicly stated that the franchise is in its worst state ever.

Activision's January 8th tweet, promoting a VIP Squid Game bundle, was met with widespread accusations of being tone-deaf. Players like FaZe Swagg and prominent news outlets such as CharlieIntel voiced their frustration, highlighting the disparity between Activision's promotional efforts and the urgent need to address in-game issues. Many players, like Twitter user Taeskii, are boycotting store purchases until the anti-cheat measures are improved.

This discontent is further underscored by a dramatic drop in player numbers on Steam. Since Black Ops 6's October 2024 release, over 47% of players have abandoned the game on this platform. While data for PlayStation and Xbox remains unavailable, the Steam statistics strongly suggest that widespread frustration with cheating and server problems is driving players away. The situation raises serious questions about Activision's priorities and the future of the Call of Duty franchise.