One of the most famous CoD players thinks the series is in the worst state now

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is facing significant challenges, with prominent YouTubers and professional players expressing serious concerns about the game's declining player base. The situation is so dire, according to veteran player OpTic Scump, that the franchise has never been in worse shape. He attributes much of the problem to the premature release of the ranked mode, coupled with a malfunctioning anti-cheat system that has led to rampant cheating.

This sentiment is echoed by other streamers. FaZe Swagg, for example, dramatically switched to Marvel Rivals during a live stream, frustrated by persistent connectivity issues and a high encounter rate of hackers, even showcasing a live counter tracking the number of cheaters encountered.

Adding to the woes is a significant nerf to the zombies mode, hindering the acquisition of desirable camouflage skins, and an overwhelming influx of cosmetic items. The criticism centers on the perceived prioritization of monetization over meaningful gameplay improvements, a stark contrast to the franchise's historically massive budgets. While financially understandable, this situation is deeply troubling, as player patience is finite, and the game appears to be teetering on the brink of a major crisis.