In late January, a video surfaced online demonstrating the operation of a tool that allows hackers to remove players from matches in Black Ops 6. The video, taken from the multiplayer beta of Black Ops 6, prompted a response from Activision, stating that the vulnerability shown had been fixed before the game's official release in November. They emphasized that the video does not represent the current state of the game, as the team consistently investigates complaints about such utilities.
However, players have accused Activision of being dishonest, claiming that hackers are still using the utility. They provided a video as evidence, showing the program in action during a match on the Nuketown map, which was added to Black Ops 6 a week after its release.
According to Circana analysts, Black Ops 6 was the top-selling game in the US last year, continuing the Call of Duty series' streak as the top-ranked game in the United States for 16 consecutive years. In contrast, EA Sports College Football 25, released on consoles in July, was the most played sports game in the country.
In 2024, U.S. gamers' spending saw a 1.1% year-over-year decline, attributed by Circana to reduced hardware demand. However, spending on add-ons and services increased by 2% and 6%, respectively. Looking ahead, fans can anticipate the second season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2, set to launch on January 28 with a ninja theme and a crossover with the "Terminator" universe.