Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launched To ‘Mixed’ Reviews On Steam

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was one of this year’s most anticipated releases, and while the title has launched to over 250K players on Steam, it still appears that Activision might have missed the mark with it.

Following its recent launch, the game has received mixed reviews on Steam, with players pointing out various issues affecting gameplay quality. However, a large portion of negative feedback revolves around the Call of Duty HQ launcher.

Why it matters: Black Ops 6 was seen as a pivotal release for the Call of Duty series, especially given the lukewarm reception of recent instalments. Unfortunately, it appears Black Ops 6 may have struggled to break this trend as well.

Currently, Black Ops 6 has garnered 2.6k reviews on Steam, with 65% positive and 35% negative feedback.

As mentioned before, players’ primary issue is the Call of Duty HQ launcher, which, designed to unify multiple Call of Duty titles, has struggled with functionality since its inception.

Many players feel this launcher has become a significant barrier to accessing and enjoying Black Ops 6, overshadowing the experience itself. One user explained the hurdle of playing the game through Steam as the following:

That said, other areas of Black Ops 6 have also faced critique. Players have reported bugs, performance issues, and various multiplayer problems.

Additionally, the Zombie mode has also received criticism. However, it remains one of the title’s more praised aspects, drawing significant interest and engaging players more than other elements of the game.

The title is expected to boost Game Pass subscriptions by 4 million, though it remains to be seen whether this projection holds, given the early reviews.

We remain hopeful that Activision can address these issues and give us a more polished experience in Black Ops 6 as future updates roll out. What do you think about the game so far? Let us know in the comments section or join the discussion on Tech4Gamers’ official forums. 

Abyan Khan

Abyan Khan is a seasoned news writer with over three years of experience. His articles have been cited in prominent platforms such as IGN, VGC, and Gamerant. When not writing articles, Abyan enjoys immersing himself in the world of gaming, working out, or editing content for his YouTube channel.