CoD Tweet Ignites Fury Amidst Hacking Concerns

Activision's latest Call of Duty promotion ignites player fury. A recent tweet promoting a new store bundle, amidst widespread game issues, has drawn intense backlash from the community, amassing over 2 million views and thousands of critical replies. The post, highlighting a Call of Duty x Squid Game collaboration, failed to address persistent problems plaguing Warzone and Black Ops 6, including rampant cheating in ranked play and debilitating server problems.

This promotional strategy, prioritizing new store content over fixing critical gameplay flaws, has pushed many players to the breaking point. Even professional players like Scump have publicly declared the franchise's current state as its worst ever. The criticism is fueled by a confluence of issues, including widespread cheating in ranked modes, persistent server instability, and other game-breaking bugs.

Activision's tone-deaf tweet:

The January 8th tweet announcing the new Squid Game VIP bundle backfired spectacularly. Fans accused Activision of being out of touch, highlighting the irony of promoting microtransactions while ignoring critical gameplay problems. Prominent figures like FaZe Swagg and CharlieIntel joined the chorus of disapproval, emphasizing the severity of the cheating problem and the neglect of player concerns. Many players, such as Twitter user Taeskii, pledged boycotts of future store bundles until the anti-cheat measures are improved.

Player exodus:

The frustration extends beyond online criticism; many players are abandoning the game entirely. Steam player counts for Black Ops 6 have plummeted since its October 25, 2024 launch, with a staggering 47% drop. While data for PlayStation and Xbox platforms is unavailable, the Steam statistics strongly suggest a significant player exodus, likely attributable to the persistent hacking and server issues. The game's future remains uncertain as Activision continues to face mounting player discontent.