US EditionActivision Removes Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Loadout Menu Ads After Backlash, Claims Inclusion Was an "Error"
- Activision has removed promotional content from the loadout interfaces of Black Ops 6 and Warzone after unintentionally including ads during the recent Season 4 update.
- According to Activision, the ads appeared due to an experimental UI update that mistakenly included specific store items within the loadout menus, and this feature has since been removed.
- Players found the ads for weapon bundles unavoidable and distracting, causing frustration since the games already cost $70 to $80 and feature extensive microtransactions.
- A user criticized the game for resembling low-quality mobile titles that constantly prompt players to spend money, highlighting widespread frustration within the community.
- Activision's removal of the ads reflects backlash against increased monetization in premium titles, though some players remain skeptical and expect careful balancing ahead.
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Black Ops 6 Spamming Players With Extra Ads Was Just A Mistake, Activision Claims
Last week, players noticed something gross and annoying in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Following a big update for the new season, many angry players spotted ads for bundles and battle passes in never-before-seen places, like inside the loadout menu. Activision now says this was all just a big whoopsie and…Read more...
Activision Insists Heavily Criticized Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Ads in Loadout Menus Were a 'Test' Published 'In Error,' Strips Them Out Following Backlash
Activision has pulled controversial Call of Duty adverts placed inside Black Ops 6 and Warzone weapon loadouts, insisting they were a "feature test" published "in error."
Call of Duty Faces Backlash Over Recent Loadout Microtransaction
Call of Duty is under fire again. This time, the backlash centers on a controversial microtransaction. The company promoted a $10 loadout pack that many players claim offers pay-to-win advantages. The issue erupted when the “Tracer Pack: Lockpick Operator Bundle” dropped in the in-game store. This bundle includes a special DM56 weapon blueprint with a unique JAK Raven Kit. The kit modifies the DM56 into a full-auto rifle. Normally, players must …
How to unlock G-Grip in Black Ops 6 and Warzone
If you’re struggling to keep your SMG or assault rifle steady in Black Ops 6 or Warzone, the G-Grip might just be the game-changer you need. This slick weapon attachment is designed to help you stay on target, perfect for those high-pressure gunfights. Here’s everything you need to know about this attachment, including how to quickly unlock it.
Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 arrived with a standard price of $70. But the recent addition of ads in the game quickly provoked the anger of the players. Activision acknowledges a mistake in this setting, but the discontent does not weaken.
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