Сheaters in Black Ops 6 kick players, Activision made false claims about fixing the issue

A video surfaced online in late January demonstrating a tool allowing hackers to remove players from Black Ops 6 matches. Activision responded, stating the video was from the Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta and that the vulnerability was patched before the game's November release. They claim the video doesn't reflect the current game state and that they investigate all such reports.

However, players dispute Activision's claim, citing recent videos showing the tool's use in matches, including one on the Nuketown map—added a week after the game's launch.

Despite this controversy, Black Ops 6 was the top-selling game in the US last year, according to Circana analysts, continuing the Call of Duty franchise's 16-year reign at the top of the US gaming market. In contrast, EA Sports College Football 25, released in July, was the most played sports game in the US.

While overall US gamer spending dipped 1.1% year-over-year in 2024, Circana attributes this to decreased hardware sales, noting a 2% rise in add-on spending and a 6% increase in service spending. Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 will launch their second season, featuring a ninja theme and a Terminator crossover, on January 28th.