A video showcasing hacker tools that forcibly eject players from Black Ops 6 matches emerged online late January. Activision confirmed the footage originated from the BO6 multiplayer beta testing phase when responding to the viral clip.
Patch Claims Versus Player Reports
Activision insists the exploit was resolved prior to November's official launch, stating their security team routinely investigates such threats. They emphasized the video doesn't represent the current gameplay environment.
However, players vehemently dispute these claims, presenting fresh footage of the tool being actively used on Nuketown - a map added post-launch. This contradicts Activision's position that the vulnerability no longer exists.
Market Dominance Amid Controversy
Despite these issues, BO6 maintained remarkable commercial success. Circana data reveals it was America's top-selling game last year, marking Call of Duty's 16th consecutive year leading US sales charts. EA Sports College Football 25 claimed the sports category crown following its July console release.
The broader gaming market saw mixed trends - while overall US gamer spending dipped 1.1% annually, digital content showed resilience with a 2% increase for add-ons and 6% growth for services.
Looking ahead, Season 2 launches January 28 featuring ninja-themed content and a surprising crossover with the Terminator franchise across Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2.
