BO6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Crossover Disappoints Fans Due to Exorbitant Prices

Black Ops 6's TMNT Crossover Sparks Player Outrage Over Pricing

Activision's latest Black Ops 6 crossover event, featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) as part of Season 2 Reloaded, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from players due to exorbitant skin prices.

The individual TMNT character skins (Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello) are priced at $20 each, while Master Splinter costs $10 via the premium Battle Pass. This totals a staggering $100 for the full set, excluding a separate $10 TMNT-themed weapon blueprint. This pricing model has angered many players, especially considering Black Ops 6's $69.99 price tag. Comparisons to free-to-play games like Fortnite, where similar bundles are significantly cheaper, fuel the discontent. Reddit user neverclaimsurv succinctly summarized the sentiment: "That is INSANE...In Fortnite I think I paid $25.00 for all 4 turtles, and that’s a free game."

Further exacerbating the issue is the likelihood that these skins will not carry over to future Black Ops installments. This means players' substantial investment is potentially limited to a single game's lifespan. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin highlighted this concern, stating, "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."

Despite the backlash, Black Ops 6 remains a top-grossing title. This suggests Activision is unlikely to significantly alter its monetization strategy unless faced with substantial and sustained player pressure.

Black Ops 6's Mixed Reception on Steam

Black Ops 6 currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with only 47% of 10,696 user reviews recommending the game. Beyond the pricing controversy, numerous other issues contribute to this negative reception. These include frequent game crashes, rampant hacking in multiplayer, and concerns about Activision's increasing reliance on AI.

Steam user LemonRain exemplifies the frustration with crashes, stating, "...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." Others report encountering hackers capable of instantly eliminating opponents. One user described a 15-minute wait resulting in a match against hackers.

In protest against Activision's AI integration, some users are even using AI chatbots like ChatGPT to generate negative reviews. Steam user Rundur's review exemplifies this: "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 the widespread criticism and numerous technical and gameplay issues, Black Ops 6 continues to generate significant revenue, primarily driven by its high-priced battle passes. The future of Activision's monetization practices remains uncertain, contingent on the strength and persistence of player feedback.