Frustration mounts among Black Ops 6 players as costly cosmetic skins dominate the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Discover why Activision’s pricing strategy is fueling fan discontent.

Black Ops 6 Faces Fan Backlash

High-Cost TMNT Skins in BO6 Crossover

The Black Ops 6 Season 2 Reloaded event, featuring a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) crossover, has left fans frustrated due to pricey skins locked behind a paywall.

Unlocking Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello requires $20 per character, while Master Splinter’s skin demands a $10 Battlepass Premium Track purchase. The total cost reaches $100, excluding an additional $10 for a TMNT-themed weapon blueprint tied to Master Splinter’s weapon.

Fans are particularly upset because Black Ops 6, priced at $69.99, isn’t free-to-play. Many draw comparisons to games like Fortnite. Reddit user neverclaimsurv vented, "In Fortnite, I paid $25 for all four turtles in a free game. This is outrageous."

Beyond the game’s cost, players are skeptical about the longevity of these skins, as Activision is unlikely to carry them over to future Black Ops titles. Reddit user SellMeYourSirin noted, "A full-price game, soon to be replaced, has three battle pass tiers, two of which cost money." The first tier is free, but the others require payment.

As the top-grossing U.S. video game in 2024, Activision seems poised to continue pricey crossover events in Black Ops 6, though fan pushback could shift this approach.

Mixed Steam Reviews for Black Ops 6

With 10,696 Steam reviews averaging a 47% recommendation rate, Black Ops 6 faces widespread criticism. Beyond expensive skins, players report frequent PC crashes and rampant hackers disrupting multiplayer matches, alongside frustration with Activision’s AI integration.

Steam user LemonRain shared, "Since launch, crashes have plagued this game. The latest update makes it unplayable for me. Reinstalling, safe mode, support—nothing helps. I’m done."

Some players, spared from crashes, still face hackers who dominate matches instantly. One Steam user described waiting 15 minutes in a lobby only to encounter hackers, ruining the experience.

In protest of Activision’s AI use, some players have turned to AI tools like ChatGPT to write negative reviews. Steam user Rundur remarked, "Since Activision relies on AI instead of real staff, I had ChatGPT craft this negative review for me. Enjoy."

Despite these issues, Black Ops 6 maintains strong revenue through its costly battle passes, which outprice those of competing shooters.